I was lucky enough to be the lady that was asked to be Maria in the Sound Of Music, and that film was fortunate enough to be huge hit. The same with Mary Poppins. I got terribly lucky in that respect. - Julie Andrews 2 Share Now -
I had a teacher who stressed for me the importance of diction in terms of... I want to be very careful about how I say this... in terms of supporting one's voice when one is singing. In other words, if you hold on to your words, your voice will pull through for you when you're singing. So be true to your vowels. - Julie Andrews 3 Share Now -
When I did 'The Sound of Music' and 'Mary Poppins' and 'The Americanization of Emily,' all three were in the can and had not yet been released. So I was driving around having a fine time learning about how to make movies and enjoying myself enormously, and then they were released, and it was quite an assault, in a way. - Julie Andrews 4 Share Now -
Actually, I had a lot of good people with me - my mother's sister did a lot of taking care of me, and I suppose I got more attention than my stepbrothers because at least I got to travel with my parents. - Julie Andrews 5 Share Now -
I play with my grandchildren. I tend to my garden, which I love. Of course, I love to read, and family is really what it's all about. - Julie Andrews 6 Share Now -
Behaving like a princess is work. It's not just about looking beautiful or wearing a crown. It's more about how you are inside. - Julie Andrews 9 Share Now -
