There is not enough celebration of companionship. Relationships aren't just about eroticism and sexuality.

Too often, older women are seen as victims, but I know lots of formidable women who have marvellous jobs as well as a full erotic life, and children and friends and family.

When I was starting out, young actresses had the studio system to protect them. Now you have a host of sharks, from your agent to your publicist to your lawyer.

You have to be careful not to let your fear stop you doing things. It's very exciting to test yourself.

I don't want three million people digesting my private life over their cornflakes.

Each decade, I've lived in that decade, so I could easily shed the '20s, the '30s, the '40s.

I like working in theatre now and I think that once you've done a certain amount of films most actors love working in the theatre because of the camaraderie.

In films people basically work for the camera, you know, and that's why actors can hate each other and not be speaking to each other and still look as if they're in love because really they're loving the camera loving them.

My parents were hugely supportive like that. I was always the best - it's so embarrassing, isn't it? I was always the best at everything.

I don't think the media circus has ever been a shock to my life seeing as I was with Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor when I was 17.

I turned down a lot of films.

I don't regret the passing of time. I try to live in the present, which should mean my life's full.

After all my various relationships I find myself now home alone.

The funny thing is I'm not bothered or sad about being on my own - after all I've never had a husband.

I have got a few misters interested but nobody special these days.

I was always going to be a dancer - I drifted into acting.

I was seen dancing at school by a director, who asked me to be in a TV play. And it had a huge impact. So I think that's what really started me off.

We all know now that people can look good for their age. It isn't so extraordinary, I don't know why people go on about it so much.

So many stars lose their way, and with success become more neurotic, not less so.

Everything is about class in England, whether it's upper, lower or middle. Why should that be?

Everyone has class, one class or another.

I never pursued being 'famous.'

Exposure makes you famous, not just good work. Famous is being plastered everywhere.

It's not so much the dressing up, but I love the idea of moving and existing in a different time.

From 1 till 7, when we moved to England, I spoke only Portuguese.

In the theatre, once you've gone about eight rows back, everybody else is just listening to you. You're very small, and nobody can really see what you're doing.

I think you live a fuller life with someone else, you know, you're firing on all cylinders. It can be a nightmare at times, we all know that, but nevertheless in the end I think to have someone else's input on anything - a book, a meal, your children, life, a walk - is fantastic.

I come from a very hospitable, close, Catholic, matriarchal family.

In Europe, we admire grown-up women; I think men revere older women.

I'm not bothered or sad about being on my own - after all, I've never had a husband.

I can easily sleep from nine to 13 hours a night.

My children were brought up with their grandparents, and I was brought up with my grandparents. I think the continuity of moving through life together gives people a certain pride and sense of security.

I've never been too afraid of what other people have said, especially when I was younger, but I suppose that was the arrogance of youth.

I like having a good time. It's probably my mother's Brazilian genes in me - party, party.

The biggest privilege I've had in my life is being able to make a choice. If you make a choice, it can't be a wrong choice because it seemed like a good idea at the time.