My sister has decided to become an actress too. It has ruined the close-knittedness of our family life.

Famous people feel that they must perpetually be on the crest of the wave, not realising that it is against all the rules of life. You can't be on top all the time, it isn't natural.

I was shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of my sister, Joan Fontaine ... and I appreciate the many kind expressions of sympathy that we have received.

It's hard to keep on being civil when they ask you such annoying questions.

I was quite thin, and I didn't have to worry until I had my appendix out and a mysterious metabolic change occurred.

I don't feel the cold. It's my British blood!

all the French speak French - even the children. Many Americans and Britishers who visit the country never quite adjust to this, and the idea persists that the natives speak the language just to show off or be difficult.