I don't know what that Method is. Acting is life, to me, and should be.

Life is too short to work so hard.

I'm not a film star; I am an actress. Being a film star is such a false life, lived for fake values and for publicity.

I've been a godmother loads of times, but being a grandmother is better than anything.

I loved fencing and dancing and elocution.

Most of us have compromised with life. Those who fight for what they want will always thrill us.

People who are very beautiful make their own laws.

Scarlett: You should die of shame to leave me here alone and helpless. Rhett: You helpless? (laughs) Heaven help the Yankees if they capture you.

Sometimes I dread the truth of the lines I say. But the dread must never show.

When I come into the theatre I get a sense of security. I love an audience. I love people, and I act because I like trying to give pleasure to people.

I've always been mad about cats.

I read therefore I write.

I'm proud of my roots. There are not many Asians in the music industry so it's important for me to tell people where I'm from.

You achieve long-term success step by step. Try to achieve your goals one at a time, like you do target practice.

I'd go back to Leeds at any time, but not right now.

Economic growth doesn't mean anything if it leaves people out.

The umpire signals a bye with the air of a weary stalk

We need to hear the excuses men make to themselves for their worthlessness.

For me, football is just a game, not a drama.

Music gives wings to the mind and flight to the imagination.

Our policy is, when in doubt, do the right thing.