Noel Coward

Let's drink to the spirit of gallantry and courage that made a strange Heaven out of unbelievable Hell, and let's drink to the hope that one day this country of ours, which we love so much, will find dignity and greatness and peace again.

I have always paid income tax. I object only when it reaches a stage when I am threatened with having nothing left for my old age - which is due to start next Tuesday or Wednesday.

That strange feeling we had in the war. Have you found anything in your lives since to equal it in strength? A sort of splendid carelessness it was, holding us together.

Work is much more fun than fun.

If you must have motivation, think of your paycheck on Friday.

Work is more fun than fun.

Good heavens television is something you appear on you don't watch.

It is not the eyes of others that I am wary of but my own.

My advice about acting? Speak clearly don't bump into people and if you must have motivation think of your pay packet on Friday.

My body has certainly wandered a good deal but I have an uneasy suspicion that my mind has not wandered enough.

As one gets older one discovers everything is going to be exactly the same with different hats on.