I've looked forward to being older because you will have that many more miles covered. We mustn't be led into thinking getting old is bad. Growing old is good. Joanna Lumley badcoverforward Change image and share on social
I'm three quarters Scottish, but I sound English. I don't really see British as a race. Joanna Lumley britishenglishquarter Change image and share on social
If your family loves you, you're fine. What you can't grow up without is love. Joanna Lumley familyfinegrow Change image and share on social
You only have one go at life, which is thrilling. Only you can make yourself into who you want to be. Don't blame anybody else. You are entitled to free fresh air, and that's it. Do the rest yourself. Joanna Lumley airblameentitle Change image and share on social
I used to go out wearing any old rubbish, no make-up, nothing, but since mobile phones, that has all had to stop. People do come up to you so often and say hello, or want a photograph, and I just can't do it anymore in what I used to wear. They don't want to be seen hanging off a rabid old granny any more than I do. Joanna Lumley anymoregrannyhang share on social
In Kenya you've got the great birds and monkeys leaping through the trees overhead. It's a chance to remember what the world is really like. Joanna Lumley birdchancegreat Change image and share on social
We transported eight giraffes, and there are now nine because one gave birth to a male shortly afterwards. They carry their pregnancies very well-they all looked the same. Joanna Lumley birthcarrygiraffe Change image and share on social
As Brits, we love a do, don't we? I adore our national celebrations. If I see a gold coach, you almost need to put me in a straitjacket, I get so excited. Joanna Lumley adorebritcelebration Change image and share on social
I was 21 and had been going out with my boyfriend for two years when I found out I was pregnant - despite being told by doctors that I was sterile. Jamie's father and I hadn't discussed marriage, and to me, it wasn't something to be entered into just to stop gossip. Joanna Lumley boyfrienddiscussdoctor share on social
Our bodies will be recycled one way or another, but what about our ideas and minds and characters? Primordial soup? The bourne from which no traveller returns? Interesting and exciting. Joanna Lumley bodybournecharacter Change image and share on social