We enjoy sailing small boats, two of which I have designed and built myself.

In 1959 the University recognized our work by appointing me to a new Chair of Radio Astronomy.

In 1948 I was appointed to a Lectureship in Physics and in 1949 elected to a Fellowship at Trinity College.

In 1947 I married Rowena Palmer, and we have two daughters, Alison and Claire, and a son, John.

I was born on September 27, 1918, the second of five children.

I was educated at Bradfield College and Oxford, where I graduated in 1939.

The journey of the sun and moon is predictable. But yours, is your ultimate art.

Unsure how to answer, I took another grape. Time was no problem for me, but I wasn't eager to hear the long life story of a dwarf. And besides, this was a dream. It could evaporate any moment.

We ought not to READ the scriptures, but listen to them, for our Beloved is present and speaks to us through them. (vs. it being like a love letter sent to us from afar).

There are many things in life I hope to experience and attend, but so many more I'm hoping that I miss.

Watching a good actor is the best way to learn.

Yes, burn your bridges.

Don't ask me if life is worth living, live it yourself and find out.

Troops of heroes undistinguished die.

Gluttony and idleness are two of life's great joys, but they are not honourable.

I do love being an actress. The other stuff, the 'fame', well - you know what? - you don't actually have to buy into it if you don't want to.