It's never too early for a cocktail.

I never cared who scored the goal, or which side won the silver cup. I never learned to bat or bowl; but I heard the curtain going up.

You ask my advice about acting? Speak clearly, don't bump into the furniture and if you must have motivation, think of your pay packet on Friday.

Work hard, do the best you can, don't ever lose faith in yourself and take no notice of what other people say about you.

People are wrong when they say opera is not what it used to be. It is what it used to be. That is what's wrong with it.

How foolish to think that one can ever slam the door in the face of age. Much wiser to be polite and gracious and ask him to lunch in advance.

What I adore is supreme professionalism. I’m bored by writers who can write only when it’s raining.