Quotes from Julie Andrews

One of our books has been made into a musical, 'The Great American Mousical,' which I directed at the Goodspeed Opera House in Connecticut. And another, 'Simeon's Gift,' has been adapted for a symphony orchestra and five performers. I'm also a very proud member of the board of the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

Use your knowledge, and your heart, to stand up for those who can't stand, speak for those who can't speak, be a beacon of light for those whose lives have become dark.

A lot of films seem to go to the lowest common denominator.

I am very proud to be British. I'm very conscious of carrying my country with me wherever I go. I feel I need to represent it well.

I have been called a nun with a switchblade where my privacy is concerned. I think there's a point where one says, that's for family, that's for me.

A lot of my life happened in great, wonderful bursts of good fortune, and then I would race to be worthy of it.

When one door closes, another window opens.

In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun. You find the fun and - SNAP - the job's a game!

You just don't know in life. Life knocks you about and pushes you over boundaries. But be ready. Do your homework; that's all I can say.

Behaving like a princess is work. It's not just about looking beautiful or wearing a crown. It's more about how you are inside.

Perseverance is failing 19 times and succeeding the 20th.

I love my garden. I love my privacy. I'm very fierce about it. I try not to let too many people into my home. That's my private place.