WHAT THEY SAY

Happy New Year everyone, this is Olivia Newton-John and I just want to say that the rumours of my death have been greatly exaggerated, to quote a very famous quote - Actress Olivia Newton-John says she is “doing great” even though diagnosed with cancer.

My life, it’s slipping away and I can feel it and I should. I’m 75, I’m near the end. I’m nearer the end than I am the beginning. But it doesn’t frighten me, it’s an adventure - Comedian Sir Billy Connolly.

There are people you have mad passionate affairs with and people who you marry. Marriage is finding somebody who you can raise a family with, grow old with and who you want to come home to. It sounds a bit of a passion killer, but it’s true -

Cold Feet star Hermione Norris.

I wasn’t unaware that there were people in the industry who abused their power, or who were seedy or untrustworthy. But because of my mother I was never a victim and I’m very, very thankful. I didn’t leave home at 19 all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed – I hadn’t been wrapped in cotton wool – but I had been protected” - Irish actress Saoirse Ronan.

“It was really hot and windy! I couldn’t help thinking, there probably is a body in there somewhere. Imagine if we happened upon it! - Actress Brenda Blethyn on filming the detective series Vera.

Diane Keaton was born on this day in 1946. Keaton is an American film actress, director, and producer. She is the recipient of various accolades including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, two Golden Globe Awards, and the AFI Life Achievement Award. The films that shaped her early career were those with director and co-star Woody Allen, most notably Annie Hall in 1977.

Irish actress Saoirse Ronan