I was voted the most beautiful girl in the world in 1958, and courted by every young, available man in Los Angeles, most of whom I didn't go out with, by the way.

I've always maintained that there is a very fine line between a daring, sexy older woman and mutton dressed as lamb.

All of a sudden I found myself with the reputation of being a swinger and a home-wrecker. Beverly Hills wives were supposed to live in fear in case I cast my green orbs in the direction of their men. Ninety-nine per cent of this was total fabrication.

I do all my own make-up, it takes me 10 minutes.

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

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.

I don't look my age, I don't feel my age and I don't act my age. To me age is just a number.