If I were mayor, I'd invite everyone to have free boat trips on the river and free balloon rides over the city. I'd let the elderly in residential homes wander free.

When I made mistakes, people used to laugh. I could have learnt better, but I've always liked to make people laugh.

I remember being married to John Barry and trying to be the best wife in the world.

My mother was right: When you've got nothing left, all you can do is get into silk underwear and start reading Proust.

One of the things I've discovered, thanks to the Japanese, is that you should enjoy yourself. In the old days, I used to think: 'Oh, never be satisfied, never admit to being happy.' But there's no curse in being happy.

But who wants an easy life ? It's boring !

If I were mayor, I'd invite everyone to have free boat trips on the river and free balloon rides over the city. I'd let the elderly in residential homes wander free.