I was always very determined, as was my husband, that we wouldn't let any of our children act when they were young.

I've never particularly liked the idea of looking back; I'd rather look forward

The things you leave school knowing - some dates and long division - so much of it has been of no use to me. Schools should teach the basics of cookery, first aid, how to look after your money and how to speak foreign languages. Useful things.

It makes me upset, if not angry, when people assume that there can be no morality without a religious framework. If there's a moral framework without all that religious stuff, it's more valuable.

I know some actresses who used to be older than me who are now younger than me - I don't know how they do it.

I swim more or less every day.

I'm a creature of habit, so I like going to boutiques, rather than larger stores, where I know I'll find something that suits me every time.