Lord Mountbatten

Churchill was the canny political animal, very devious, bursting with energy and determination, learning as hard as he could.

My mother said, Don't worry abot what people think now. Think about whether your children and grandchildren will think you've done well.

Even that crazy lunatic, my aunt the Empress, wa absolutely sweet and charming.

I wrote in the 'War of Art' that I could divide my life neatly into two parts: before turning pro and after. After is better.

If you're not having a good time, find something else that gives you some joy in life.