"A great city, whose image dwells in the memory of man, is the type of some great idea. Rome represents conquest; Faith hovers over the towers of Jerusalem; and Athens embodies the pre-eminent quality of the antique world, Art."

"In a progressive country change is constant change is inevitable."

"Success is the child of audacity."

"If you're not very clever you should be conciliatory."

"If I don't make it, I'll be very sad that there are things I didn't do, but I'm happy that I've done what I have."

"I was very sad to hear of the death of Ronnie Barker, who was such a warm, friendly and encouraging presence to have when I started in television. He was also a great comic actor to learn from."

"It's sad to know I'm done. But looking back, I've got a lot of great memories."

"You have to let it all hang out, let go of the ideas that were more comfortable and embrace some of the sadness in your life."