I don't regret the passing of time. I try to live in the present, which should mean my life's full.

So many stars lose their way, and with success become more neurotic, not less so.

I couldn't imagine playing someone young now; it would be so boring

The thing about doing anything artificial to your hair is that you have to look after it. So you're always vulnerable to the weather and time

It's funny, this thing about happiness. It's a commodity that was imported from America in the Fifties. I see myself simply as living my life. . . . I feel it's pushing your luck to define how happy you are.

I'm trying to learn to smoke, which is rather weird when everyone is trying to stop. I'm not a smoker. But my character only smokes as an affectation.

Fame and stardom sat very easily on Elizabeth Taylor's shoulders.