Britt Ekland

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.

I've been doing Pilates since 1974, I lift weights, I power walk every day and I run backwards. That's sometimes a little hard when you're not on your home turf, because you've got to find a place where there are no bumps in the way - or people.

I believe you need scientific proof that something works before you entrust your health to it.

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.

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.

Think of your pension and start saving. Like my father, I have been a spendthrift, and I regret that.

I have always worked and I would say I'm generous with money - if somebody needed anything I would always give it to them.

I never really learned the value of money. My father didn't spoil me, but I think my grandparents did.

There are so many young women who throw their talent away.

Fame overcomes everything.

I will do my best to entertain. That's what I am: an entertainer.

The worst thing in the world is to be tired.