All the rich families who used to own all the British estates have gone bust because their children have blown their money.

It is our own arrogance and pride that cause pain. The more that we think that we can do anything, the less we realize our complete dependence on God, and the worse the pain becomes.

London is the most multicultural, mixed-race place on Earth.

You can win a talent show and be so famous that you can't walk down the street, but no-one knows you next Monday.

When we forgive someone, the knots are untied and the past is released.

The major way to conquer fear is to make a decision.

As your act of dedication in this world you must finally surrender your own life to a life of service.

Oh my God, I could watch Jennifer Coolidge for hours.

There's a history of English literature where the best boils to the top, and Jane Austen stands right at the top of that.

Every penny I've ever saved has been spent on airline tickets to different corners of the world.

The greatest gift children can give you is that, for the first time, you're not the center of your own universe.

Purgatory surpasses heaven and hell in poetry, because it represents a future and the others do not.

Once your life has caused the creation of a desire, your workis done, and natural forces and laws will take over.

I hope I'm an individual. I suppose an eccentric is a super individual.

Tis the privilege of friendship to talk nonsense, and have her nonsense respected.

No scientist ever believes that he has the final answer or the ultimate truth on anything.

In the theatre, the actor is given immediate feedback.

I batted my eyelashes and did my best to appear dumb as a board

If you work hard and be persistent, you will achieve whatever you want to do.

With dogs and people, it's love in big splashy colours. When you're involved with a cat, you're dealing in pastels.

I’m going to carry you now,” he told her, “so we can move even faster. I’m not asking you, I’m telling you. Any response from you is unnecessary and unwelcome.