Much as I adore the melodies, I choose a song for what it has to say. — Julie Andrews Copy Share Image
Words are what make the song. I get a personal vision about what the lyrics are about. — Julie Andrews Copy Share Image
You'd think, of course, it's about the melody - that's a given. But really, I'm no good at singing a song unless… — Julie Andrews Copy Share Image
For me, whenever I choose a song to sing, it's about the lyric first. — Julie Andrews Copy Share Image
In my early years, I was much too ignorant and didn't realize how desperately important it all is, how really important the… — Julie Andrews Copy Share Image
For me, singing was always about the lyrics. I'm hopeless at singing songs that don't have a core. — Julie Andrews Copy Share Image
The music and lyrics of Rodgers & Hammerstein connect seamlessly. Singing those beautiful songs was a joyous experience for me, and one… — Julie Andrews Copy Share Image
In the old days it was important, but not as important as it is today, to keep making success after success after success. It's… — Julie Andrews Copy Share Image
I certainly embrace all the movement that's going on these days about equality for women and equal rights. In general, I would apply that to all nationalities and all races. I think we do need more awareness, generosity, and compassion than we have right now. But in terms of feminism, I embrace it wholeheartedly. Not in a kind of militant… — Julie Andrews Copy Share
My mother was terribly important to me, and I know how much I yearned for her in my youth, but I don't think I… — Julie Andrews Copy Share Image
Did you ever notice the color of Mary Poppins' petticoats? They were kind of orange and apricot and red. I think she had a… — Julie Andrews Copy Share Image
In my life, it would probably be giving birth to my daughter. That probably is the most, the thing that moved me the most,… — Julie Andrews Copy Share Image
I miss singing very, very much, but the best thing is I have never been busier. — Julie Andrews Copy Share Image
When children ask me what's my favorite [role], I say to them, "Imagine having ten beautiful new puppies in a basket and you had to say which one is your favorite, and you simply couldn't because you love them all for different reasons." POPPINS was such a learning experience, as was THE SOUND OF MUSIC. I tell you, every one… — Julie Andrews Copy Share
I think birth and motherhood are not things that you're trained to do. You might have a good example in your own mum, but… — Julie Andrews Copy Share Image
I really feel very blessed, and I don't forget it, either; there's an awful lot of wonderful talent in this world, and I just… — Julie Andrews Copy Share Image
On the whole, I think women wear too much and are to fussy. You can't see the person for all the clutter. — Julie Andrews Copy Share Image
I had no education whatsoever, and my mother said, 'Oh, you'll get a much better education in life.' I did to some extent, though… — Julie Andrews Copy Share Image
