If life throws you a lemon - make lemonade.

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

I've never chased fame. I came into this business to be a theatre actress. I was nine when I first appeared on stage. But I can't say I would turn my back on fortune. I'm someone who enjoys the benefits of money.

I like to remember phone numbers because it keeps your brain active. If you don't use it, you lose it.

When I was 49, I posed for Playboy - I was very flattered to be asked. I was quite honoured, really, considering that most of the models they feature are in their twenties.

I have to say that those nine years were full of turmoil and drama and trauma to me, in actual fact.

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.