I don't have a short temper, I just have a quick reaction to bullshit

I never planned to acquire a lot of jewels or a lot of husbands. For me, life happened, just as it does for anyone else.

I'm not like anyone. I'm me.

I feel like 45. I don't look bad for someone my age, with my history of illnesses and operations and all those anesthetics. When they knock you out, it gives you time to catch up on your beauty sleep.

[On Antony's death] Strange, there has never been... such a silence.

Everything was handed to me - looks, fame, wealth, honour, love. I rarely had to fight for anything

The most sensible thing to do to people you hate is to drink their brandy.