When I was little I always thought I was marked out, special, on the verge of something momentous. I used to tingle with anticipation.

As we have more women in power, so the plays and the TV dramas are reflecting what's happening.

I do still get the odd fan letter about The Good Life, clearly written by somebody aged 18, who says: Will you send a photograph? And I think: Maybe it's kinder not to. I'm deeply into my 50s now.

I did try fillers once. Don't ever have fillers because when your cheekbones are high, it's chipmunk time.

I don't take money seriously, so I can't keep any.

I love gentle, gorgeous classical music such as Mozart.

I don't treasure things much - just people. And pets.