I do it because I love acting, I love working, and whether it's radio, television, films, theater, I don't care as long as I can get out there and do it.

I don't use e-mail; I phone and fax. I think people who are hunched over their computer screens all day should get a life.

I don't buy into you're on the slag heap when you're 40 or 50 or 60 or 70 or whatever.

Life is not life unless you make mistakes

Most ankle strap shoes are seriously unattractive, cutting the line of the leg as well as cutting off the circulation! Try dancing in them - your feet will look like a pair of overdone hotdogs afterwards.

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

We live in a quick-fix society where we need instant gratification for everything. Too fat? Get lipo-sucked. Stringy hair? Glue on extensions. Wrinkles and lines? Head to the beauty shop for a pot of the latest miracle skin stuff. It's all a beautiful £1 billion con foisted upon insecure women by canny cosmetic conglomerates.