I didn't choose to be an actress

You have to be careful not to let your fear stop you doing things. It's very exciting to test yourself.

I am not a fanatic about anything. I do what I can do when I've got the time.

It's funny, this thing about happiness. It's a commodity that was imported from America in the Fifties. I see myself simply as living my life. . . . I feel it's pushing your luck to define how happy you are.

The thing about doing anything artificial to your hair is that you have to look after it. So you're always vulnerable to the weather and time

If people think I look good, it's the make-up.

I used to suffer from excessive pride. Well, I got over that one.