I love reading and I love thinking - the reason that I love my books so much is that in order to write them I have to read and to think for years at a time about the same period of time.

I have seen sights and travelled in countries you cannot imagine. I have been afraid and I have been in danger, and I have never for one moment thought that I would throw myself at at a man for his help.

Every woman has to have something which singles her out, which catches the eyes, which makes her the center of attention. I am going to be french.

Yes, but either way, shamed or not, I shall be Queen of England, and this is the last time you will sit in my presence.

En Ma Fin Est Ma Commencement - In my end is my beginning.

I love going to London for a couple of days but I need to be in the country. I like the silence, the smell and the seasonal changes, especially in spring and summer. I really feel that I belong there.

Edward lives as if there is no tomorrow, Richard as if he wants no tomorrow, and George as though someone should give it to him for free.