Mary Quant

A woman is as young as her knees.

I liked my skirts short because I wanted to run and catch the bus to get to work.

As a child, I used to spend nearly all my summer holidays with my aunt in Wales, and we used to catch mackerel in a boat and then cook them on board.

I would say I am an ordinary bowler but one with a really big heart, and that's what has stood me in good stead in all these years.

What people don't understand about Sarah Palin is that she is a rancher's wife. From Alberta down to Texas I've known women like that: good common sense, bright and vilified by city people.

I am a big one for subtlety and empathy. My dad was softly spoken and didn't carry his honours and accomplishments for everyone to see.