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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.

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Joan Collins
Age: 91
Born: 1933
Born: May 23
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Joan Henrietta Collins
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I'm extremely happy in my life. I consider myself to be very blessed.
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I don't believe in dieting.
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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.
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I can't think of anything I would rather not - rather do than get up and not do anything. I have to do something. Whether it is painting, writing, acting, shopping, going to the gym, being with friends, going out - I just am a very active person. I have a lot of friends and I travel a lot.
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Yes, I love playing cartoony characters. Been known for that.
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I think you always have to use certain parts of yourself in any role.
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Well I've written four beauty books as well.
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I've spent years when I've not been in the limelight at all and I'm perfectly happy living my life without being swooped on by paparazzi.
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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.
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If I hear the word 'retire,' it makes me want to throw up. And then do what? Sit around all day watching television?
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According to my sister Jackie, most men stray. And sex doesn't mean anything to most men. But I wouldn't date a man who slept around. Absolutely not, I've divorced people for that
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