Words matter. These are the best June Whitfield Quotes, and they’re great for sharing with your friends.
I have been lucky enough to work in all kinds of comedy. I prefer working with other people. I could never do stand-up.
I’ve taken a personal trainer once a week because I’m dreadful. I don’t exercise; I don’t walk about an awful lot because my feet hurt, so I thought it was a good idea. It makes you move bits you otherwise might not.
I was always given the comedy role, even in the ballet. I was the one who fell off her points, you know? I love doing comedy, and I love being in things that make people laugh.
I certainly wouldn’t have a facelift or a nip and tuck; that fills me with horror.
My only claim to music is a good sense of rhythm, and I have been in musicals and done some singing.
In terms of work, I’m doing exactly the same as I’ve always done. It’s what’s around me that’s changed.
I’m always up for cinema, and then you hear that, actually, the location is in a very cold place with all the attendant discomforts, and TV is much cosier and warmer.
It’s vital all we oldies learn as much as we can about the Internet so we are not left behind.
I like my iPad very much. I like to browse online shops and keep up to date with the world, so I carry it with me a lot.
For me, old age is just something that happens.
The worst thing about age is not quite being able to do what you once did. The best thing is learning to accept what you’ve got and what you are.
I was a huge fan of the bandleader Ray Noble when I was younger. He was one of the biggest musical names of his day and wrote such romantic songs as ‘Goodnight Sweetheart’ and ‘The Touch Of Your Lips.’ Wonderful stuff.
I’ve always slept pretty well and aim to get eight hours a night. I try to be in bed by midnight at the very latest. Occasionally I’ll have an afternoon siesta if I’m going out in the evening.
I don’t use Facebook or Twitter, and I email once in a blue moon, as I’m a rather slow typist and prefer to pick up the phone and hear a voice.
Airports drive me mad. I don’t mind the flying; it’s all the hassle before you get on the plane and afterwards, including walking five miles through corridors to the point where you queue for ages to check passports and hope your luggage has arrived safely.
I love working. It gives you a reason to get up in the morning.
I’ve never had a particularly sweet tooth. In fact, during the war, I used to swap my sweet ration coupons with my father – and he’d give me his clothing coupons in return. Looking good was more important to me than scoffing sweets.
I am grateful for any following and am always surprised by it!
