The Reagans were dear friends for many years, even when he was governor of California. Nancy appreciated a lot of Philippine-made things.

My husband does not like me to give interviews because I say too much. No talk, no trouble.

They call me corrupt, frivolous. I am not at all privileged. Maybe the only privileged thing is my face. And corrupt? God! I would not look like this if I am corrupt. Some ugliness would settle down on my system.

When they see me holding fish, they can see that I am comfortable with kings as well as with paupers.

I hate ugliness. You know I'm allergic to ugliness.

I really had no great love for shoes. I was a working First Lady; I was always in canvas shoes. I did nurture the shoes industry of the Philippines, and so every time there was a shoe fair, I would receive a pair of shoes as a token of gratitude.

Filipinos want beauty. I have to look beautiful so that the poor Filipinos will have a star to look at from their slums.