The minute anyone's getting anxious I say, You must eat and you must sleep. They're the two vital elements for a healthy life.

Everyone has class, one class or another.

I have yet to see a drama that puts forward women who are successful and have a family. Women are nearly always seen as victims.

Sometimes sushi is just superb, and other times there's nothing like a great big steak. It depends where your taste buds are at the time.

I was asked to be in Vogue but I said no. I didn't want to advertise make-up. I didn't want to be seen as a sex symbol.

We all know now that people can look good for their age. It isn't so extraordinary, I don't know why people go on about it so much.

I'm often asked if I regret not going to Hollywood. I'm glad I didn't go, because if I had I wouldn't have my extended family, which is the fabric of my life. Only recently have I realised how special and unusual it is.