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.

It's no one's fault to be born ugly, but, honestly, must it be worn as a symbol of pride?

I blame my grandmother for encouraging me to become an actress.

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.

I've become totally hooked on Cellex-C. It's an anti-ageing serum and is fantastic. I use it morning and evening and even on my hands, where it has faded those dark spots.

If I need to cheer myself up, I will put on some fabulous '40s musical on video. But I'm very lucky; I seldom get depressed. Without question, I'm a 'glass half full' person. In fact, it's three-quarters full!

I do all my own make-up, it takes me 10 minutes.