My parents instilled in me that life was going to be very difficult and that I'd have to work for everything.

I am a fan of marriage and a fan of being committed to the right person.

Gone are the days when a gentleman lightly took your hand in his and brushed his lips across it, or tipped his hat to acknowledge you as he chivalrously stepped aside to let you pass.

So-called designer bags are useless, and most are also ugly, faddish and overpriced. Pared down and sleek is always best.

Life is not life unless you make mistakes

However much some journalists may criticize me, I know that I look, feel, and behave several decades younger than my actual age, and much of that is because I believe you are what you think you are. This is called positive affirmation, and it's a really strong tool.

I never thought I was particularly good looking. But when I see old photographs, I realise that I was. I do wish I had known that at the time because beauty is power. I didn't realise how lucky I was to be young, beautiful and in Hollywood. It didn't hit me. Every day I woke up, went to the film studio and just got on with it.