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Joan Collins Biography

Dame Joan Henrietta Collins, DBE (born 23 May 1933) is an English actress, author and columnist. Born in London, Collins grew up during the Second World War. After making her stage debut in the Henrik Ibsen play A Doll's House at the age of nine, she trained as an actress at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London. She then signed an exclusive contract with the Rank Organisation and appeared in various British films.

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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.

Life, Limelight, Living My Life, Years

I think it is shocking that 15- and 16-year-olds leave school unable to add up and with the reading ability of a four-year-old.

Ability, Leave, Reading, School, Thinking

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.

Acting, Films, Long, Radio, Television, Theater

I think health is another exceedingly important thing.

Health, Important, Important Things, Thing, Think, Thinking

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.

Aggravation, Case, Cases, Jack, Look, Looks

In fact, the 20th century I think was the most fascinating century and the whole of man civilization because so much happened.

20Th, Civilization, Man, Men, Thinking

Yes, I love playing cartoony characters. Been known for that.

Character, Known, Love, Playing, Yes

All of a sudden I found myself with the reputation of being a swinger and a home-wrecker. Beverly Hills wives were supposed to live in fear in case I cast my green orbs in the direction of their men. Ninety-nine per cent of this was total fabrication.

Found, Green, Home, Men, Ninety Nine, Wives

Only fine cigars are worth smoking and only men who smoke fine cigars are worth kissing.

Kissing, Men, Smoke, Smoking, Worth

It's just something that I like, and I also don't buy into the ageism theory.

Ageism, Buy, Like, Theory

When I finish dressing before a night out and have put on all the accessories, I usually look at myself in the mirror long and hard and then end up removing something. Whether it's a belt, bracelet or a bauble, less is always more.

Belt, Bracelet, Long, Mirrors, Night, Usually

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

Husband, Man, Men, Wife

I'm a fiend for costume jewellery and have countless pairs of rhinestone or diamante earrings, which are so flattering when they catch the light. I love the designers Alexis Bittar and Kenneth Jay Lane, and I always go to jewellers Butler & Wilson.

Catch, Costumes, Light, Pairs, Wilson

The sad truth is that most of my husbands turned out to be convincing liars.

Convincing, Husband, Husbands, Liars, Truth, Truth Is

When I was 49, I posed for Playboy - I was very flattered to be asked. I was quite honoured, really, considering that most of the models they feature are in their twenties.

Asked, Considering, Feature, Flattered, Playboy, Twenties

I think you always have to use certain parts of yourself in any role.

Parts, Roles, Think, Thinking, Use

No, that's what I think God does to you. He gives you some great gig in which you make a whole heap of money, and you're just on top of the world and on every magazine cover, but your personal life is miserable. And for most of that time, I have to say, my personal life was pretty miserable.

Doe, Gig, Giving, Say, Thinking, Whole

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.

Acknowledge You, Chivalrously, Gentleman, Gone, Hands, Lips

After a certain age you get the face you deserve.

Age, Certain, Deserve, Face, Faces

If I hear the word 'retire,' it makes me want to throw up. And then do what? Sit around all day watching television?

Day, Retiring, Sit, Television, Want

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