"I decided, very early on, just to accept life unconditionally; I never expected it to do anything special for me, yet I seem to have accomplished far more than I had ever hoped. Most of the time it just happened to me without my ever seeking it."
　　
　　
　　"When I was a child, I didnt even comprehend the meaning of the words film star "
　　
　　
　　"Its that wonderful old-fashioned idea that others come first and you come second. This was the whole ethic by which I was brought up. Others matter more than you do, so dont fuss, dear; get on with it."
　　
　　
　　"I was the tall, thin, shy girl with the big eyes: but what they wanted to know was whether I could sing, dance or act, or did I always just stand there looking in need of a damn good meal?"
　　
　　
　　"In Holland and Belgium, and afterwards in England, my happiest moments were in the country. Ive always had a passion for the outdoors, for trees, for birds and flowers."
　　
　　
　　"I am not beautiful. My mother once called me an ugly duckling. But, listed separately, I have a few good features."