I never had a fondness for gems or the extravagance of Harry Winston or Van Cleef & Arpels. I've always liked the more flamboyant, imaginative things. I lusted after costume jewelry. My husband was a very lucky man.

I find that if I get up and push myself, I get lost in what I'm doing, and I forget about everything else until I stop doing it.

Caviar used to be my drug of choice, but since my husband is on a no-salt diet, I've kind of given it up. I still have dreams of sitting down and gorging, though. I love it with a good vodka; I don't like it with champagne.

I'm delighted that gay people want to get married and I say why not! It's nobody's business and I would happily give my blessing.

My secret to having a happy relationship is having a sense of humour and giving one another space: your own space.

My mother worshipped at the altar of the accessory.

I think dressing up or down should be a creative experience. Exciting. Fun. For me the key to personal style lies in accessories. I love objects from different worlds, different eras, combined my way. Never uptight, achieving - hopefully - a kind of throwaway chic