And then I wrote my first autobiography when I - well, it was 23 years ago. And since then I've written about one book every two years.

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've never chased fame. I came into this business to be a theatre actress. I was nine when I first appeared on stage. But I can't say I would turn my back on fortune. I'm someone who enjoys the benefits of money.

I don't believe in vitamin pills. I swear by men, darling-and as many as possible.

It's just something that I like, and I also don't buy into the ageism theory.

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!

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