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I just don't believe in generalisations. Julian Fellowes

People tend to view history as if it were another planet and think the modern world was invented in 1963. I don't agree. Julian Fellowes

I think the reason why people love 'Downton Abbey' is because all the characters are given the same weight. Some are nice, some are not, but it has nothing to do with class or oppressors versus the oppressed. Julian Fellowes

Plenty of friendships are sustainable through dinners and lunches, but will not stand a week away. So be careful with whom you go on holiday. Julian Fellowes

One of the things that you're not really in control of – apart from everything – is your smell. Julian Fellowes

When people are feeling insecure about their jobs and there are cuts to be made, it's hard to put up an argument that the film industry needs funding. Julian Fellowes

We live a life that is often spent in crowds – parties, festivals and first nights – so it's nice to avoid them. Julian Fellowes

I envy people who can think, 'No, I'm not going to work today' when they have a huge pile of deadlines stacking up. Julian Fellowes

I always like to arrive at the airport early to enjoy breakfast and lounge about so that when I get on the plane all my travel fever has disappeared. Julian Fellowes

I like to take a long time over breakfast, and I can't bear to talk. If a guest is a breakfast talker it's very important to invite another so they can talk to each other. Otherwise they spoil the newspaper reading and everything else. Julian Fellowes