As for the stage fright, it never goes away. When I'm waiting in the wings to go on, it's agony every single time but I stay focused and I know that once I'm on stage it'll be fine; I'll be in my happy little bubble.
Happiness
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As for the stage fright, it never goes away. When I'm waiting in the wings to go on, it's agony every single time but I stay focused and I know that once I'm on stage it'll be fine; I'll be in my happy little bubble.
Happiness
I never really learned the value of money. My father didn't spoil me, but I think my grandparents did.
Education
I spend hours mowing the lawn in absolutely straight lines on my tractor. If it's not right, I do it again.
Wisdom
I'd been a housewife and mother to our son Thomas Jefferson, and I was looking for a new career. So when my agent called and said a producer named Paul Elliott from E&B productions, the biggest panto company in the country at the time, wanted to meet me I agreed.
Success
A lot of young actresses have a hard time combining a reasonable love life with a career.
Love
I am as far from a hypochondriac as you could ever be.
Wisdom
I was brought up very conservatively. My father was positively Victorian - I wasn't even allowed to wear my hair down.
Wisdom
Back then I was called Dumbo because of my ears. I was called Fatty, too. It was hurtful so I became like the class clown. I became the one who was kicked around.
Wisdom
Little bitty bags are completely impractical - I like big slouchy bags because they have to be comfortable for my lovely wee Chihuahua Tequila, who comes everywhere with me. I'm devoted to him, now my kids have long since flown the nest.
Wisdom
I used to collect vintage clothing - exquisite lace dresses, embroidered shawls and ornate jewelry - but that's just not me any more.
Wisdom
I broke my ankle ten years ago so high heels are not an option unless I'm literally going door to door for a function.
Wisdom
I don't sleep with happily married men.
Wisdom
I would teach U.K. parents how to stop their children throwing litter. London is a beautiful city but its streets are disgusting.
Wisdom
The ideal man doesn't exist. A husband is easier to find.
Wisdom
Generally, I'm a pretty positive, but like any other working person, if the jobs aren't coming in, I do get depressed.
Success
I listen to my body, I give it things it wants and I eliminate things it doesn't want.
Wisdom
I was so beautiful but I didn't realise it for years. I saw pictures of myself and even I was stunned.
Wisdom
I would make a poor vegetarian because I adore meat.
Wisdom
I'm not scared of snakes, spiders or heights. I have three children; as a mum, you can't be afraid of things like that.
Wisdom
The worst thing in the world is to be tired.
Life
I used to smoke cigarettes, ten a day, but gave up when I was 28. Now my vice is several cups of coffee a day, which isn't great if you're prone to weak bones as I am, as caffeine can leach calcium.
Wisdom
I had a husband who, I'm convinced, was an undiagnosed manic depressive. He didn't treat me as if I had a brain - I was just this beautiful little doll he could show off.
Wisdom
My father had his own business, a clothing store, which he inherited from his father. He travelled abroad frequently and was quite extravagant, so we had skiing holidays and summer holidays on the beach.
Wisdom
I believe you need scientific proof that something works before you entrust your health to it.
Success