There are elements of me in the roles I've played in the past. But people forget that Mary Poppins was just a role, too.

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.

Did you ever notice the color of Mary Poppins' petticoats? They were kind of orange and apricot and red. I think she had a secret life going on there.

The most irritating movie character for me was that cradle-to-grave commie, Mary Poppins.

I think I'm just proudest to be the lady who was asked to play Mary Poppins. She's such a wonderful character, and there's so much tremendous talent out there. So I feel very lucky to be the one who got to play her.

I'm not Mary Poppins, but I think I functioned with integrity.