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" Sydney has taken my money, Melbourne has my respect, but Adelaide has taken my heart; I shall return. "

Miriam Margolyes

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" Confidence was the backbone of my upbringing. I was an only child, so I was spoilt, loved, and given an enormous amount of confidence by my parents. "

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" Mummy was absolutely the rock in my life. It was not that I didn't love my father; he was such a quiet man, and she was not. She was the most vivid person I have ever known. She was accomplished and brave and fearless. She used to say to me, 'I want you to be able to talk to anyone about anything.' "

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" I used to get into bed with my mother every morning, almost until she died, and talk about everything. She was my closest confidante always. I had no secrets from her. "

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" People tend to think I'm funny and fluffy, but I can switch on a sixpence from extreme happiness to utter despair. I'm aware that doesn't make it easy for people sometimes. "

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" I wish I had a million in the bank. I like round figures. I am a round figure. "

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" Old people have a much better time in India because they're respected. "

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" My vocabulary is vast and expert, and I don't think I overuse any word. "

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" I can't recall a bad review - maybe I'm due one. But the worst thing would be if somebody said I was inaudible. Reach your audience's ears - only then can you reach their hearts. "

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" People seem comfortable with me. And maybe that's got a lot to do with shows like Graham Norton. You just tell it like it is on those programs. "

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" If I could give my younger self one piece of advice, I would say, 'Lose weight.' "

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