I maintain the rather old-fashioned view that this is my work and it's in the public arena, but that doesn't entitle everyone to know what happened at home before coming here.

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.

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

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.

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

I do think it's important to live in the present because in that way you won't be living in a state of regret.

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!