My grandmother spoiled my father rotten and he grew up expecting women to do whatever he wanted. When he married my beautiful mother, Elsa, he expected her to give up her career as a champion ballroom dancer and become a good wife and mother, which she dutifully did.

If I hear the word 'retire,' it makes me want to throw up. And then do what? Sit around all day watching television?

However much some journalists may criticize me, I know that I look, feel, and behave several decades younger than my actual age, and much of that is because I believe you are what you think you are. This is called positive affirmation, and it's a really strong tool.

So-called designer bags are useless, and most are also ugly, faddish and overpriced. Pared down and sleek is always best.

Of course it does on opening night, but I've never had that devastating stage fright that some people get, but apparently, you can develop it.

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

I think you always have to use certain parts of yourself in any role.