I think it has something to do with being British. We don't take ourselves as seriously as some other countries do. I think a lot of people take themselves far too seriously; I find that a very tedious attitude.

Age is just a number. It's totally irrelevant unless, of course, you happen to be a bottle of wine.

I'm a bit shy, I suppose, and a bit lazy.

Basically, though, I believe in eating well, not eating too much but eating a variety of foods.

I mean, even my dressing room at the studio has candles and cushions and cashmere rugs and things.

I'm extremely happy in my life. I consider myself to be very blessed.

But I have had to give up certain things in my life. One is shopping. Two is lunch with the girls. Three is cocktail parties, and four is studying my lines.