“I think like any marriage, especially when you’ve had divorced parents like myself; you want to try even harder to make it work.”

People think that at the end of the day a man is the only answer. Actually, a fulfilling job is better for me.

I understand that change is frightening for people, especially if there’s nothing to go to. It’s best to stay where you are. I understand that.

Everyone needs to be valued. Everyone has the potential to give something back.

The world is too little aware of the waste of life, limb and land which anti-personnel landmines are causing among some of the poorest people on earth.

Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you.

I have a woman’s instinct and it’s always a good one.

I’ve got what my mother’s got – however bloody you are feeling you can put on the most amazing show of happiness.

I do things differently, because I don’t go by a rule book, because I lead from the heart, not the head, and albeit that’s got me into trouble in my work, I understand that.

Everyone of us needs to show how much we care for each other and, in the process, care for ourselves.

I knew what my job was; it was to go out and meet the people and love them.

I am not a political figure, nor do I want to be one; but I come with my heart.

Only do what your heart tells you.

Anywhere I see suffering, that is where I want to be, doing what I can.

The kindness and affection from the public have carried me through some of the most difficult periods, and always your love and affection have eased the journey.

I remember when I used to sit on hospital beds and hold peoples hands, people used to be shocked because they d never seen this before. To me it was quite normal.

I’d like people to think of me as someone who cares about them.

There’s only one way to have a happy marriage and as soon as I learn what it is I’ll get married again.

The first class opposition that appears in history coincides with the development of the antagonism between man and woman in monogamous marriage, and the first class oppression coincides with that of the female sex by the male.

I would date a model, but I would rather marry a fan or a normal person.

My dad told me when I was very young, that I should not get married before 30. His only advice to me was to live my life.

From my experience, not one in twenty marries the first love; we build statues of snow and weep to see them melt.

I am against marriage, and I don’t give a fig for society.

Among the reasons marriages fail, sex ranks no higher than fourth, behind money, having only one bathroom, and an inability to communicate, reasons one, two and three.

It’s a rare man who can stand being around an intelligent woman, let alone married to her.