10 Celebrity quotes

1 LILY JAMES

“Things are definitely changing. People are more likely to speak.” (on the #metoo movement)

2 CHRIS HEMSWORTH

“I was at the stage of thinking, ‘I’m going to knock on Home And Away’s door and ask them for a gig.” (the Thor star on his career dry patch)

3 DAME HELEN MIRREN

“I was rather insulted. I mean, really!” (on being called granny by Prince William after playing the Queen)

4 SIR PATRICK STEWART

“There is too much self-interest in politics: holding on to power. All those things I despise.”

5 KEITH RICHARDS

“Give me a guitar, give me a piano, give me a broom and string; I wouldn’t get bored anywhere.”

6 GERI HORNER

“Being a celebrity, you can remain a child forever, almost.”

7 JASPER CARROTT

“Laughter is the best medicine – unless you’re diabetic, then insulin comes pretty high on the list.”

8 PIERS MORGAN

“I have so far spent most of 2019 tackling the new scourge of vegan terrorism.”

9 JOHN TORODE

“We’re like a married couple. We stand our ground and stick our heels in.” (on Masterchef co-host Gregg Wallace)

10 MAUREEN LIPMAN

“Thespians are hectored and bullied in nanny tones into slug-swallowing.” (on reality shows)