It's one of the oldest theatrical adages: never work with children or animals.

I managed to slip two children out in the middle of my career and have been lucky with all the work.

I'm very shocked when I look at television and I see such an aggressive youth and image obsession in the representation of women on our screens.

Nobody can prepare you for the loss of a parent.

My best friend is my husband.

I think that as you get older, you become aware of everything that could go wrong.

I've always had this sneaking suspicion that I get a kick out of the insecurity.