When I was at school, I was terrible at algebra and arithmetic, but I was always the best at English and literature. And acting, of course.

I used to not be confident. My father certainly didn't add to my confidence. When I was 17 or 18, I was voted the most beautiful girl in England by the association of press photographers. When they called Daddy for a comment, he said, 'I'm amazed. She's a nice looking girl, but nothing special.'

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

Making each day a mini lifetime - to achieve something and to enjoy something.

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

I don't seek to be in the tabloids but I suppose sometimes I go out and I'm wearing something and they take a picture and it's in.

I have always tried to live my life with enthusiasm and pleasure.