I went through bits of the 60s and thought myself a bit of a hippy.

I never wanted to become an actress because I'd read great literature or seen great Shakespeare. It was more just wanting to understand what the people were really like, why they said all the strange things they did.

It's very strong after the birth. It's extraordinary. You can't watch anything to do with kids being harmed.

I never had any acting heroes. I never really went to the theatre.

I can understand why people get annoyed at being remembered for one thing, but a lot of actors aren't remembered for anything. I don't mind that.

I was having my teens in my 30s.

You can't help but feel a little bit like a mother to the younger cast members.