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'm a bit shy, I suppose, and a bit lazy.

My grandmother spoiled my father rotten and he grew up expecting women to do whatever he wanted. When he married my beautiful mother, Elsa, he expected her to give up her career as a champion ballroom dancer and become a good wife and mother, which she dutifully did.

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've said no to 'Celebrity Big Brother,' 'Strictly,' and the American one, 'Dancing With The Stars.' I don't feel it's right for me. I've been asked to do reality TV a zillion times. No way. No way. Nobody's going to get into my living room and see me there.

I think health is another exceedingly important thing.

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