I can feel the 60S looming. In my profession, I've just moved along with my age. By thinking in decades, rather than whether someone's 42 or 47, you can give yourself a whole 10 years to turn yourself around in. Francesca Annis on age
We all know now that people can look good for their age. It isn't so extraordinary, I don't know why people go on about it so much. Francesca Annis on age
After all my various relationships I find myself now home alone. Francesca Annis on alone
You can love more than one person in your life, but things will be different. There'll be a different dynamic. Needs and desires change. Francesca Annis on change
However successful you are, there is no substitute for a close relationship. We all need them. Francesca Annis on dating
Truly charismatic people, in my experience, don't come along very often. Francesca Annis on experience
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. Francesca Annis on experience
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. Francesca Annis on family
I have yet to see a drama that puts forward women who are successful and have a family. Women are nearly always seen as victims. Francesca Annis on family
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. Francesca Annis on family
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. Francesca Annis on family
Exposure makes you famous, not just good work. Famous is being plastered everywhere. Francesca Annis on famous
You have to be careful not to let your fear stop you doing things. It's very exciting to test yourself. Francesca Annis on fear
The funny thing is I'm not bothered or sad about being on my own - after all I've never had a husband. Francesca Annis on funny
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. Francesca Annis on great
The minute anyone's getting anxious I say, You must eat and you must sleep. They're the two vital elements for a healthy life. Francesca Annis on health
I maintain the rather old-fashioned view that this is my work and it's in the public arena, but that doesn't entitle everyone to know what happened at home before coming here. Francesca Annis on home
After all my various relationships I find myself now home alone. Francesca Annis on home
However successful you are, there is no substitute for a close relationship. We all need them. Francesca Annis on relationship