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

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

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

Age is just a number. It's totally irrelevant unless, of course, you happen to be a bottle of wine.

I'm a woman for all seasons. I mix 'n' match, do designer and high street - keep all my good pieces. I design all my evening and cocktail dresses most of the time as I dislike what is out there.

One of the rules about being an actor or an actress is that you never diss other actors or actresses, particularly when you don't know them.

Yes, I remember the bombings. Yes, I remember, because - yes, I remember being in air raid shelters. Even though I was evacuated because I was very young, I remember being in air raid shelters and the tremendous feeling of compatibility with everybody.