Joan Collins's Quotes

I received an OBE from the Queen, which probably doesn't mean anything in America but is quite nice in England - the Order of the British Empire for services to drama.

I think it has something to do with being British. We don't take ourselves as seriously as some other countries do. I think a lot of people take themselves far too seriously; I find that a very tedious attitude.

I'm older than my sister so I started writing first. I started writing at school. I was always top of my class in composition, essays, English Lit and all of that.

I've never chased fame. I came into this business to be a theatre actress. I was nine when I first appeared on stage. But I can't say I would turn my back on fortune. I'm someone who enjoys the benefits of money.

I've three children, three grandchildren, I work, I travel, and I'm very happily married. I'm very satisfied and happy with my life and there really isn't anything I want.

Of course it's true: the public want to see young people - young people are the people who go to the cinema. It's a sad fact of life, but you've got to accept it and not whine about it.

Age is just a number. It's totally irrelevant unless, of course, you happen to be a bottle of wine.

The problem with beauty is that it's like being born rich and getting poorer.

I've never yet met a man who could look after me. I don't need a husband. What I need is a wife.

The body is like a car: the older you become the more care you have to take care of it - and you don't leave a Ferrari out in the sun.

I like to remember phone numbers because it keeps your brain active. If you don't use it, you lose it.

I'm extremely happy in my life. I consider myself to be very blessed.

If life throws you a lemon - make lemonade.

Dynasty was the opportunity to take charge of my career rather than waiting around like a library book waiting to be loaned out.

I don't believe in dieting.

It's no one's fault to be born ugly, but, honestly, must it be worn as a symbol of pride?

Loneliness is the universal problem of rich people.

And I kissed a lot of frogs as well, but no, I kissed a lot of frogs and now I've found my prince.

And the truth is I've always taken very good care of my skin, and always, always worn make-up.

And then I wrote my first autobiography when I - well, it was 23 years ago. And since then I've written about one book every two years.

Basically, though, I believe in eating well, not eating too much but eating a variety of foods.

I consider you as old as you look and feel. And in that case I feel - I feel I'm about 39, like Jack Benny.

I do all my own make-up, it takes me 10 minutes.

I don't buy into you're on the slag heap when you're 40 or 50 or 60 or 70 or whatever.

I don't look my age, I don't feel my age and I don't act my age. To me age is just a number.

I have a lot of male friends.

I have always tried to live my life with enthusiasm and pleasure.

I have girlfriends who've had Botox and been left with lumps in their faces. And the lips, don't even get me started.

I mean, even my dressing room at the studio has candles and cushions and cashmere rugs and things.

I really feel now like a native New Yorker. And I'm very happy here.

I think dieting is bad for you.