"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
About this Quote
Julie Andrews is revealing her thankfulness for the opportunities she was offered to star in two of the most renowned films of perpetuity, The Sound of Music and Mary Poppins. She acknowledges that she was lucky to be chosen for the functions, which the movies were fortunate sufficient to end up being substantial hits. She is grateful for the success of the movies, as it has allowed her to become a home name and an icon in the show business. She is likewise appreciative for the opportunities the films have actually given her to work with some of the most talented individuals in the industry. Her success in these movies has actually enabled her to have a long and successful profession in the show business.
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