Julie Andrews Quotes

A collection of quotes by Julie Andrews.

Dame Julie Andrews is an iconic British actress, singer, and author, born on October 1, 1935, in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England. Andrews's love for performing blossomed at a young age, and she began her career on the stage as a child actress in various British productions. She gained widespread recognition with her starring role as Eliza Doolittle in the original Broadway production of "My Fair Lady" in 1956. This success propelled her to Hollywood, where she garnered fame for her performance as Mary Poppins in the 1964 Disney film, earning her an Academy Award for Best Actress.

Andrews continued her successful career with notable roles in films like "The Sound of Music" (1965) and "Victor/Victoria" (1982), showcasing her remarkable singing talent and versatile acting skills. Her impressive vocal range stunned audiences across the globe. Throughout her career, she received multiple accolades, including Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Awards.

Aside from her acting achievements, Andrews is also a talented author, having penned a series of children's books, including "The Very Fairy Princess" and "The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles."

With her graceful demeanor, unforgettable voice, and undeniable talent, Julie Andrews has remained an enduring figure in the entertainment industry, delighting audiences for decades and leaving an indelible mark on the world of film and theater.

If the director says you can do better, particularly in a lo

If the director says you can do better, particularly in a love scene, then it is rather embarrassing.

Because of the Thames I have always loved inland waterways -

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.

My sense of the family history is somewhat sketchy, because

My sense of the family history is somewhat sketchy, because my mother kept a great deal to herself.

I was lucky enough to be the lady that was asked to be Maria

I was lucky enough to be the lady that was asked to be Maria in the Sound Of Music, and that film was fortunate enough to be huge hit. The same with Mary Poppins. I got terribly lucky in that respect.

I play with my grandchildren. I tend to my garden, which I l

I play with my grandchildren. I tend to my garden, which I love. Of course, I love to read, and family is really what it's all about.

I am told that the first comprehensible word I uttered as a

I am told that the first comprehensible word I uttered as a child was 'home.'

I am a liberated woman. And I do believe if a woman does equ

I am a liberated woman. And I do believe if a woman does equal work she should be paid equal money. But personally I am feminine and I do like male authority to lean on.

I have been called a nun with a switchblade where my privacy

I have been called a nun with a switchblade where my privacy is concerned. I think there's a point where one says, that's for family, that's for me.

Behaving like a princess is work. It's not just about lookin

Behaving like a princess is work. It's not just about looking beautiful or wearing a crown. It's more about how you are inside.

All love shifts and changes. I don't know if you can be whol

All love shifts and changes. I don't know if you can be wholeheartedly in love all the time.

On the whole, I think women wear too much and are to fussy.

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

As a rule, my focus is on classical music, but I love jazz.

As a rule, my focus is on classical music, but I love jazz. I love everything, actually.

I think that the best way to explain that is that my mother

I think that the best way to explain that is that my mother gave me all the color and character and flare and liveliness, and my father gave me all the sanity and nature and all the things that helped me be a more rounded human being.

Perseverance is failing 19 times and succeeding the 20th.

Perseverance is failing 19 times and succeeding the 20th.

Some people regard discipline as a chore. For me, it is a ki

Some people regard discipline as a chore. For me, it is a kind of order that sets me free to fly.

Sometimes I'm so sweet even I can't stand it.

Sometimes I'm so sweet even I can't stand it.