Certainly there are dozens of over-50 actresses who look great: Sophia Loren, Susan Sarandon, Ursula Andress, Stefanie Powers, Raquel Welch, Barbara Eden, Joanna Lumley, Linda Gray - the list is endless, and these are just the actresses! I have many friends in their 60s, 70s and 80s, not in the limelight, but who all look absolutely stunning.

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.

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

I never thought I was particularly good looking. But when I see old photographs, I realise that I was. I do wish I had known that at the time because beauty is power. I didn't realise how lucky I was to be young, beautiful and in Hollywood. It didn't hit me. Every day I woke up, went to the film studio and just got on with it.

I have girlfriends who've had Botox and been left with lumps in their faces. And the lips, don't even get me started.

And I have a special cream that I use that I made myself that I invented, that I put on at night and during the day.

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