Audrey Hepburn was one of the most admired and emulated women of the
twentieth century, an Oscar-winning actress, a model and humanitarian.
But Hepburn also had huge sadness in her life: two failed marriages, a
broken engagement, and the crushing disappointment that occupied her
triumph in My Fair Lady. Chronicling Hepburn's life, from her nearly
dying in Hitler's occupied Europe, to her conquering, in just one year,
the New York stage and the Hollywood screen, this fascinating tribute
illustrates and illuminates all things Audrey Hepburn.
While trapped in the Netherlands at the end of WW2, Audrey and her
family received critical food and medical relief from UNICEF - an act of
charity she never forgot, as later in life, Hepburn devoted much of her
time to UNICEF, becoming a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. From her early
years as an ingénue to her status as an icon of elegance, in her
Oscar-winning performance for Roman Holiday and the career high of
Breakfast at Tiffany's, Hepburn's star quality resonates across the
globe - even so long after her death. Few stars before or since are as
beloved as Audrey Hepburn and The Little Guide to Audrey Hepburn details
why.
**'My appearance is accessible to everyone. With hair tied in a bun, big
sunglasses and black dress, every woman can look like me.'**Audrey
Hepburn
**'For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips,
speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge
that you are never alone.'**Audrey Hepburn
**'Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, it's at the end of your
arm. As you get older, remember you have another hand: The first is to
help yourself, the second is to help others.'**Audrey Hepburn
