I feel an enormous responsibility to bridge the gap between England and America, and be a sort of very quiet ambassador for my country to try to sort of do a "hands across the water" thing where they understand England and English people understand Americans. I adore America.

I don't think today's younger audience... would even know what 1920s musicals were like.

It is not enough to reach for the brass ring. You must also enjoy the merry go round.

I am an optimistic lady.

If you remain calm in the midst of great chaos, it is the surest guarantee the it will eventually subside

I play with my grandchildren. I tend to my garden, which I love. Of course, I love to read, and family is really what it's all about.

There will be many times in your lives--- at school, and more particularly when you are a grown up---when people will distract or divert you from what needs to be done. You may even welcome the distraction. But if you use it as an excuse for not doing what you suppose to do, you can blame no one but yourself. If you truly wish to accomplish something, you should allow nothing to stop you, and chances are you'll succeed.