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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

The wonderful thing about acting is you move along with your decade. The older you get, the more interesting the parts you get to play and you bring more of your personal experience to the part.

The thing about doing anything artificial to your hair is that you have to look after it. So you're always vulnerable to the weather and time.

Roman's wife Sharon Tate had been murdered by Charles Manson the year before, but Roman had been through so much leaving the Warsaw ghetto that he was very strong and private.

Judi Dench and Ian McKellen taught me how to work hard and respect the theatre.

If people think I look good, it's the make-up.

I've never been married and I've no more desire to be married now than I ever have. I hate bureaucracy and I am not religious.

I'm one of the great unemployed looking for the next job. I'm waiting for the right offer. Like anyone, I want something that turns me on inside.

I'm often asked if I regret not going to Hollywood. I'm glad I didn't go, because if I had I wouldn't have my extended family, which is the fabric of my life. Only recently have I realised how special and unusual it is.

I'm an actress, not a pinup.

I'll dance to anything: Bob Marley or rap.

I was asked to be in Vogue but I said no. I didn't want to advertise make-up. I didn't want to be seen as a sex symbol.

I think people have surgery for psychological reasons more than because of their looks.

I have yet to see a drama that puts forward women who are successful and also have a family... they are nearly always seen as victims.

I have made a public statement about me and Ralph by being seen with him. I don't need to make any other. You can live the way you want.

I don't need a piece of paper to suggest that I can commit myself.

I don't buy the tabloids, but you're surrounded by it all and people tell you things they've read. I'd be sitting on a train looking over someone's shoulder and thinking: That's familiar... oh my God, it's me.