Elizabeth Taylor

"I've always admitted that I'm ruled by my passions."

Elizabeth Taylor has passed away, aged 79. 

The violet eyed Hollywood legend was married eight times- twice to Richard Burton- had four children, nine grandchildren, two oscars, a jewellery collection to rival the Tower of London's, a prominent role as an AIDS awareness activist, and enough chutzpah to survive a lifetime under the Hollywood spotlight. 

She was also immensely quotable.

When the vatican denounced her affair with Richard Burton, who was then married to someone else, she famously asked:

"Can I sue the Pope?"

Other gems include these:

"My mother says I didn't open my eyes for eight days after I was born, but when I did, the first thing I saw was an engagement ring. I was hooked."

"Big girls need big diamonds."

"I am a very committed wife. And I should be committed too - for being married so many times."

"The problem with people who have no vices is that generally you can be pretty sure they're going to have some pretty annoying virtues."

She will be missed.