Quotes About Celebrity

People still recall my show 'Philips Top 10' with Pankaj Kapoor. Those characters were lovable.

We didn't want to receive the Grammy. We knew that we were going to get caught.

One day, I received a mail from a female fan saying she had named a star after me. She even mailed me the certificate for it!

Receiving praise from Cristiano Ronaldo is a joy.

It's funny; recently I've started to notice people's impersonations of me, and it's basically like a hyperactive child.

Honestly, I try and stay away from what's been written about me, because if you let that stuff get to you and it's not true it can drive you crazy. One thing that I have heard recently which is not true, I didn't say it, is that I believe I was quote saying 'I will never take my shirt off for a movie again.' I didn't say that.

I'm obsessed with Marcus Mumford. I've got to know him recently; he's amazing.

I heard recently that I used to date Patrick Swayze.

At a party recently I was introduced to Meryl Streep, and it took me a second to get my head around it. You know, that I'm meeting these people now. I'm doing it.

My husband passed away a long time ago, and of course a lot of people have courted me. I've been taken to dinner and also to things like Larry Hagman, in particular years ago. And more recently, of course, little Hugh Jackman - and he's too young for me though, frankly.

I recently was in the same room as Leonardo DiCaprio, and one of my favorite movies is 'Basketball Diaries.' That movie hits home for me in so many ways, and in that moment, I was like, 'I have to thank this dude.' So I did.

I did a song with Rihanna recently, and I was like, 'How did you find out about me or whatever?' And she said, 'Drake.'

I recently met Michael Phelps. He is my absolute idol. I was totally starstruck. I did manage to get a few words out.

I didn't want to raise my kids in this weird, sycophantic society. If you have celebrity parents, it's not a good recipe for the kids, or anyone at any age.

I am basically very introvert and shy, but when in the presence of the audience, my celeb image requires me to reciprocate their affection.

I reckon there could be an entire 'It'll Be Alright On The Night' programme dedicated to me on 'The Chase.'

I reckon, if I was a girl, I'd fancy Johnny Depp - he's pretty cool. I wish I looked like Johnny Depp.

When you are a public personality, you can't afford to be a recluse.

But I'm more of a recluse when it comes down to being a writer and being a creative person rather than being a celebrity.

Back in the '80s, I was known for being reclusive, often shying away from media attention.

You know why they think I'm reclusive? I don't do the Hollywood stuff. I've never been on the circuit.

So many more people recognise you and want to take up a moment of your time for a photo or a hello. You try to deal with it with grace and a degree of humour, because what's the alternative?

A lot of people recognise me now, especially the younger generations, definitely. But it's not that common.

No one recognises me in the street.