There is so much pressure to be thin, and you constantly compare yourself to others. But confidence is something that comes with age and experience - it has to be earned along the way.

I have done so many love scenes in the past that I have learned how to pull off a sexy smoulder on the dance floor.

With age comes a greater wisdom, an ease and comfort with oneself.

I've always been terrified about not having money. I've been a big saver and a big earner. When I've been out of work, I've always found another job. I never wanted to get into debt, because money was very tight when I was growing up. I never felt deprived, but I couldn't have the things I wanted.

I tried Botox, but I don't want to be hooked on that stuff.

I've got an overactive, analytical brain. I get frustrated, impatient, angry with myself. I swear at myself a lot.

My mum - and my granny and I - would close the curtains, turn on the TV and snuggle up and watch 'Come Dancing.' It was actually my granny who was the biggest fan; she loved the show, and she passed on her passion for it to me. I loved the dancing but also the frocks and the glamour.