The actress and author, 90, lives in Belgravia, central London, with her theatre producer husband, Percy Gibson, 58.
WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU DO WHEN YOU GET HOME?
Kick off my shoes – whether they’re ballet flats or boots, they come off. I’ve always done it.
WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE TIME?
I particularly like the morning. My husband makes us a coffee - we like instant coffee, believe it or not - I’ll then read three or four newspapers in bed and watch some morning TV.
WHERE’S YOUR HAPPY PLACE?
In the south of France. We try to visit my place every summer. It’s so relaxing. There’s no traffic, it’s right in the middle of the hills of Provence and has a fantastic view. I can see the sea in the distance and rolling hills around. It balms the soul.
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