What's fascinating about the Australians is they have this quality that they are impervious to majesty. They're not awed.
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Australians are a fantastic bunch of people but the attention can be overwhelming for someone like me.
There is a deep affection in Australia for the Queen. And I mean the Queen's been the Queen ever since I was born. I mean she is part of the firmament of Australia's sort of national life; there's a deep respect for her role.
It's not a country of articulate people, sophisticated people. There's too little subtlety. Men and women don't enjoy each other very much in Australia. I don't find very many men sexy in Australia. Of course, I'm married and out of it, but still.
I do greatly admire Australian artists.
Australians have a fantastic sense of humour and incredible taste. I was there for 'Bend It Like Beckham,' and I had a great time. Aussies loved it, and I think 'Bride & Prejudice' is going to do well, too, because it's all about having a good time.
Australians have a free spirit and an ability to think outside the box, and that is why I like Australia so much.
I think probably Australians have just a little more taste than most people.
It's a great privilege and an honour to have the experiences and opportunities that I do to meet extraordinary Australians right across our country who share a great generosity of spirit.
People love events - they love performances, they love music - and I think Australians are great entertainers.
I want to give my compliments to Australia. Ever since your government paid a few million dollars for a Jackson Pollack painting, I figure that it must be a marvellous country.
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