A lot of actresses will just go, "I'm 35." And I thought, " I'm not doing that." I like being 40.

I'm not trying to make myself look like a girl because I'm not a girl anymore. I'm very happy about being a grown woman.

My father has always been supportive of my individuality.

Always carry a book on a date so that when you get bored you can slip into the Ladies for a read.

I loved the movies and I wanted to be like Marilyn Monroe. I thought she was so glamorous and everyone seemed to love her. I wanted to be like that and I told everyone I would be the next Marilyn Monroe.

I tried for modelling work but it was a bit slow and that's when I took a part-time job at McDonalds. It gave me income while I was waiting for my big break and at the very least I could eat.

People don't change their behavior unless it makes a difference for them to do so.