I couldn't imagine playing someone young now; it would be so boring

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

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.

I go on giving interviews because I've been brought up to support the projects I'm involved in. When you've enjoyed working on a production, you want to do them a favour.

I’m the same weight now as I’ve always been-even before having children-but I have to say there’s been a redistribution of the flesh!

Too often, older women are seen as victims, but I know lots of formidable women who have marvellous jobs as well as a full erotic life, and children and friends and family.

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.