It’s true that an overwhelming majority of celebrities should be seen and not heard. Indeed there is nothing more cringe worthy than having to listen to a famous person rant on about an issue they are seemingly  unqualified to comment on alla Tom Cruise's very public criticism of Brooke Shields anti-depressant use to combat post-natal depression or when Sharon Stone casually remarked on the Cannes red carpet that the earthquake in China that killed upwards of 60,000 people could be karma for China's occupation of Tibet.

Huge events like the Oscars, Emmys and Grammys are often hijacked by celebrities keen to let everyone know (well aware of their captive audience) how much they hate war, their sympathy for the plight of refugees, their voting preferences, and their outrage over global warming. True, sometimes there are good intentions behind these outbursts but more often than not it is a grab for attention and knowing so we dismiss celebrity commentary without a second thought.

But that's not always the case, as we all know there are exceptions to the rule and Oprah Winfrey is one of them. Oozing star power and exceptional credibility Oprah is well known for the influential power she has on the public - take for example her overwhelming support of Barack Obama’s election campaign; her ability  to sell products/books/ movies with a mere mention on her show; and the magnitude of the scandal that arose following her on-air declaration that the beef practices in America had stopped her from ''eating another burger” that sparked a $12 million defamation lawsuit.

But it's not all so serious. When they’re not headline grabbing, celebrities, even unscripted, can be amusing and even profound. Below is a collection of some of the things that celebrities have said that have stunned us, baffled us and cracked us up.

I'd rather be onstage with a pig - a duet with Jennifer Lopez and me just ain't going to happen.
Mariah Carey

Anything that feels that good couldn't possibly be bad. There's something about death that is
comforting, the thought that you could die tomorrow frees you to appreciate your life now.
Angelina Jolie

You know you've made it when you've been moulded in miniature plastic. But you know what children
do with Barbie dolls - it's a bit scary, actually.'
Cate Blanchett

Real integrity is doing the right thing, knowing that nobody's going to know whether you did it or not.
Oprah Winfrey

Republican comes in the dictionary just after reptile and just above repugnant.
Julia Roberts

You don't realize how useful a therapist is until you see one and discover you have more problems than you ever dreamed of.
 Claire Danes

You can always tell what kind of a person a man really thinks you are by the earrings he gives you
Audrey Hepburn

My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-b*tch
Jack Nicholson

The best smell in the world is that man that you love.
Jennifer Aniston

Is that weird, taking my Louis Vuitton bag camping?
Jessica Simpson

After all, computers crash, people die, relationships fall apart. The best we can do is breath and reboot.
Sarah Jessica Parker

The moral of film-making in Britain is that you will be f***ed by the weather.
Hugh Grant

Contributing Writer Alex Brown