271 Quotes by Julie Andrews

Because of the Thames I have always loved inland waterways – water in general, water sounds – there’s music in water. Brooks babbling, fountains splashing. Weirs, waterfalls; tumbling, gushing.

On the whole, I think women wear too much and are to fussy. You can’t see the person for all the clutter.

Dear Lady Gaga, thank you for the wonderful tribute. Oh my god, it really warmed my heart!

I’d like to be an original, to be myself and not a pale copy of anyone else.

I work out as little as I can for as much gain as I can. Yoga and a little bit of ballet – only 30 or 40 minutes every other day. I keep supple for myself more than for roles.

For me, singing was always about the lyrics. I’m hopeless at singing songs that don’t have a core.

In my life, it would probably be giving birth to my daughter. That probably is the most, the thing that moved me the most, was the most memorable, the most wonderful, the most miraculous. I think a lot of women would probably feel that way, too.

When one door closes, another window opens.

You'd think, of course, it's about the melody - that's a given. But really, I'm no good at singing a song unless it has a good lyric.