My mother was a medical records librarian and wonderful with us girls. She sewed a lot of our clothes - really glamorous, beautiful clothes - and I think that's part of why I was so successful when I went off to Paris; she'd made me all these wonderful clothes to take.

I'm one of five sisters. I'm the younger of twins, and we're the youngest of five girls, and we've always been very close. We were pretty much a gang. I take after my mother a lot in terms of personality and character. She was very positive; always looked on the bright side of things. She had a tough time of it with my dad but did her best.

I don't mind being older. I'm proud of my age. I've achieved a lot. It's the same thing with Mick and the Stones. They should be revered and respected. Isn't it strange that now we're living longer we have so much less respect for old age? Perhaps it's a less valuable commodity?

If experience has taught me anything, it's to make every day as good as possible. You learn that with age, as it goes by so quick.

We used to go to Studio 54 - an amazing place.

A healthy love life is not and should not be the preserve of those in their 20s and 30s. It's important at all ages.

A healthy love life is not and should not be the preserve of those in their 20s and 30s. It's important at all ages.