I think you always have to use certain parts of yourself in any role. Joan Collins More Quotes by Joan Collins More Quotes From Joan Collins Of course it does on opening night, but I've never had that devastating stage fright that some people get, but apparently, you can develop it. Joan Collins doenightpeople I do it because I love acting, I love working, and whether it's radio, television, films, theater, I don't care as long as I can get out there and do it. Joan Collins actinglongtelevision I've never yet met a man who could look after me. I don't need a husband. What I need is a wife. Joan Collins wifehusbandmen Gone are the days when a gentleman lightly took your hand in his and brushed his lips across it, or tipped his hat to acknowledge you as he chivalrously stepped aside to let you pass. Joan Collins acknowledge-yougentlemanhands However much some journalists may criticize me, I know that I look, feel, and behave several decades younger than my actual age, and much of that is because I believe you are what you think you are. This is called positive affirmation, and it's a really strong tool. Joan Collins strongbelievethinking I have the absolute utmost respect for soap opera actors now. They work harder than any actor I know in any other medium. And they don't get very much approbation for it. Joan Collins operarespectactors I never thought I was particularly good looking. But when I see old photographs, I realise that I was. I do wish I had known that at the time because beauty is power. I didn't realise how lucky I was to be young, beautiful and in Hollywood. It didn't hit me. Every day I woke up, went to the film studio and just got on with it. Joan Collins hollywoodwishbeautiful 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. Joan Collins queensnicedrama I think bare legs in winter are idiotic. Unless your naked pins are toned, tanned and veinless, it's best to cover up. There is nothing more elegant in winter than dark tights worn with matching knee-length boots and a belted trench coat. Joan Collins darkwinterthinking 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. Joan Collins attitudecountrythinking I used to go over to Gene Kelly's house and play volleyball, and Paul Newman and Marlon Brando were always there. You kind of took it for granted because I was 20, 21, 22, and they were a bit older - well, Gene certainly was. But it was just part of daily living. They were in the same profession, and you didn't think that much about it. Joan Collins volleyballplaythinking I say, 'Use it or lose it.' I have my own fitness regime, which is centred around stretching, free-weights and fast walking. I also have a trainer half of the year, as I spend my summers in the south of France where I swim a lot. Joan Collins use-it-or-lose-itsummeryears Every time an article is written about me or any of my contemporaries who's had the fortune and discipline to look good at a certain age, I am struck by the tone of astonishment, and the certainty that something is being done secretively to beat the devil. Joan Collins devildisciplineage But I have had to give up certain things in my life. One is shopping. Two is lunch with the girls. Three is cocktail parties, and four is studying my lines. Joan Collins giving-uppartygirl I'm extremely happy in my life. I consider myself to be very blessed. Joan Collins extremely-happyeugenicsblessed Dynasty was the opportunity to take charge of my career rather than waiting around like a library book waiting to be loaned out. Joan Collins fdaopportunitybook I don't buy into you're on the slag heap when you're 40 or 50 or 60 or 70 or whatever. Joan Collins slag I don't use e-mail; I phone and fax. I think people who are hunched over their computer screens all day should get a life. Joan Collins phonespeoplethinking I have a lot of male friends. Joan Collins males I have always tried to live my life with enthusiasm and pleasure. Joan Collins living-my-lifepleasureenthusiasm
