The problem of the world today is the people talk on and on about democracy, freedom, justice. But I don't give a damn about democracy if I am worried about survival.

I love everybody. One of the great things about me is that I have a very positive attitude.

I have never been a material girl. My father always told me never to love anything that cannot love you back.

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

If the shoe fits, buy it.

My dreams were always small and puny. All I ever needed was a little house with a little picket fence by the sea. Little did I know that I would live in Malacanang Palace for 20 years and visit all the major palaces of mankind. And then also meet ordinary citizens and the leaders of superpowers.

You know, not even your British Queen is called just Elizabeth - she's Elizabeth the Second. There's only one Imelda.