There is one sure way of telling when politicians aren't telling the truth - their lips move.

So many roles for women demand that you make the audience fall in love with you or sympathise with you.

Every woman feels she is too old and has missed the boat.

I'm not very much of a foodie; I like small amounts of delicious things, but I've never overeaten - I'd much rather have a glass of wine.

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 love gentle, gorgeous classical music such as Mozart.

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