“That was the big effect Lord of the Rings had on me. It was discoverin...” — Ian Mckellen Quote

“That was the big effect Lord of the Rings had on me. It was discovering New Zealand. And even more precious were the people- not at all like the Australians.”

“The wonderful thing about modern medicine is that so many of these complaints that used to signify old age and decline can be coped with.”

“I love musicals; I love the ballet, opera, the circus. It's all performance to me.”

“Australians are gypsies by nature. I've been fortunate enough to experience different regions of the world.”

“I am determined to honour the confidence which has been extended to us by the people of our great land. And I say to all of those who have voted for us today, I say to each and every one of them that I will be a prime minister for all Australians.”

“I think all the Australians have that. They're willing to give up a bit of their own glory for the better of the group.”