I don't understand people getting depressed about getting older. There is nothing you can do about it, so you might as well embrace it.

Being a grown-up woman doesn't mean you can't look beautiful, individual and different.

I didn't really know about Marilyn Manson - it's not my sort of music, not exactly the sort of thing I would curl up and listen to!

For special occasions, I love pretty dresses - but nothing too frou-frou!

Fluted sleeves or any sleeve that flares out before coming in again at the wrist are very feminine and a great way to distract from the dreaded 'bingo wings.'

I have an iPod, but I do still love CDs. There's something nice and tangible about a CD. I'm a mixture of old and new - I love my sewing machine, but I've also embraced new technology. The iPad is what did it for me - it's extraordinary.

If you just say nothing, there is no way they can make you talk.