I can feel the 60S looming. In my profession, I've just moved along with my age. By thinking in decades, rather than whether someone's 42 or 47, you can give yourself a whole 10 years to turn yourself around in.

The funny thing is I'm not bothered or sad about being on my own - after all I've never had a husband.

You can be revered for all sorts of qualities, but to be truly charismatic is rare. Elizabeth Taylor was, for me, one of those rarities.

Everything is about class in England, whether it's upper, lower or middle. Why should that be?

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

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.

My parents were hugely supportive like that. I was always the best - it's so embarrassing, isn't it? I was always the best at everything.