A relationship should be based on friendship. I remember somebody telling me that when I was younger and I just thought, you know, stupid people, with that rubbish. But now I see that that is so important.

There is no hierarchy of values any more. Real progress is due mainly to human genius, and that's rare, and usually stems from a real elite, from a hierarchy.

It is not possible for a man to be elegant without a touch of femininity.

Fashion is very important. It is life-enhancing and, like everything that gives pleasure, it is worth doing well.

I'm frugal. I'm not a very acquisitive woman. I never waste food. If you prepare your own food, you engage with the world, it tastes alive. It tastes good.

There is so much that people take for granted.

I didn't do anything at the Queen, whom I admire.