I loathe conflict, and I loathe not getting along well with people, so I always try very hard to be on the best terms with the people I work with.

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

And I kissed a lot of frogs as well, but no, I kissed a lot of frogs and now I've found my prince.

I think it is shocking that 15- and 16-year-olds leave school unable to add up and with the reading ability of a four-year-old.

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.

Yes, I love playing cartoony characters. Been known for that.

I mean, I'm a war baby, and we had rationing, and we didn't have sugar and sweets, which is very good for you in actual fact. Because when we had a piece of fruit, we'd gulp it down. It was just great.