The message I take all round the world is Britain ...

You do have to do business with and to try to influence people you don't agree with, or find disagreeable, so it's important to stress that balance.

I gave up lots of things I love doing: writing, and business, and playing the piano and so on.

I don't think my principles change. I think the way in which you apply those principles to modern society changes.

Men of age object too much, consult too long, adventure too little, repent too soon, and seldom drive business home to the full period, but content themselves with a mediocrity of success.

In an age of incompetence, I've been able to last in this crazy business. I actually know how to play my ax and write a song. That's my job.

I started in the restaurant business at the age of 19 as a waitress. I loved the atmosphere and the camaraderie of the restaurant business. I loved not having to go to an office. I loved making people happy.

Love, with very young people, is a heartless business. We drink at that age from thirst, or to get drunk it is only later in life that we occupy ourselves with the individuality of our wine.