I have a lot of male friends that I go the cinema with and movie and shopping. A lot of men friends I know love shopping.

And then I wrote my first autobiography when I - well, it was 23 years ago. And since then I've written about one book every two years.

I received an OBE from the Queen, which probably doesn't mean anything in America but is quite nice in England - the Order of the British Empire for services to drama.

I've become totally hooked on Cellex-C. It's an anti-ageing serum and is fantastic. I use it morning and evening and even on my hands, where it has faded those dark spots.

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.

Dynasty was the opportunity to take charge of my career rather than waiting around like a library book waiting to be loaned out.

Life is not life unless you make mistakes