My professional persona never loosens its grip, keeping an eye on me at all times.

My life contains so many other things; I have my children, my grandchildren, my two dogs and a big place in the country. I have my own life.

It's strange that the newspapers don't see a connection between their false revelations about my private life and my need for seclusion and security.

When I'm living in the world of luxury and celebrity, which is where I found myself for a large part of my life, it's a walk-on part. Not a vital necessity, like it is for so many people. I enjoy it but I can see right through it!

I would like to sing the theme tune of a big film - something like 'Titanic'.

There is a danger of changing too much in the search for perfection.

I can spot empty flattery and know exactly where I stand. In the end it's really only my own approval or disapproval that means anything.