Quotes

[In reference to the "Carry On..." films and a break in her "Carry On..." appearances] "I remember writing Peter Rogers a letter and told him that I had broadened my experience and hope that he would consider me again. I got a letter back saying 'Dear Valerie so long as experience is the only thing that has broadened there is every chance of you working with us again'!"

[Speaking about the "Carry On..." films] "Most of the "Carry On..." regulars were seasoned performers, they were so individual it was wonderful. I think I was employed for the glamour which seemed to please people."

After all these years they still bring so much pleasure to so many people, all over the world, even in America. I don't know how they cope with this type of humour.

I think artists by nature are very insecure, they often do not show it.

I get more letters now that when I got in the 1970s. It is extraordinary.

A Bond Girl is forever! It doesn't matter if you have a small cameo role or are the leading lady, you are forever known the world over as a Bond girl.

[on Sid James]: A face like a rumpled bed, but he was a lovely man.