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Joan Collins, born on May 23, 1933, is a renowned British actress. She is best known for her role in the television series 'Dynasty' and has appeared in numerous films and television shows. Collins is celebrated for her unique acting style and fashion sense.

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“I was thinking, who of the English actresses in the last 30 or 40 years have achieved as much as I have?”

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Author:Joan Collins

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

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Author:Joan Collins

“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.”

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Author:Joan Collins

“I never think about age. I believe your age is totally how you feel. I've seen women of thirty-five who are old and people of seventy-five who are young. As long as I look after myself physically, mentally and emotionally, I'll stay young.”

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“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.”

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“I think dieting is bad for you.”

Thinking Dieting

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“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.”

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“I think, Larry, one of the things is I'm a very active person.”

Thinking Persons Active Larry

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“Botox, I think, is poison, I would never put it into my face, and I'm needle-phobic. I spend a lot of time keeping my face out of the sun and taking care of my skin and wearing make-up.”

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Author:Joan Collins

“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.”

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Book:The Art of Living Well: Looking Good, Feeling Great

Source: The Art of Living Well: Looking Good, Feeling Great

“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.”

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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.”

People Thinking Country Attitude British Other Countries Tedious

Author:Joan Collins

“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.”

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“Jennifer Aniston is cute, but I wouldn't call her beautiful. I think that is why Cheryl Cole is so popular, because she is just so pretty and the public are starved of gorgeous people. When I was young, everybody on screen was gorgeous.”

People Thinking Beautiful Young Screens Cute Gorgeous Jennifer

Author:Joan Collins

“And I think of that again as I've written in several of my beauty books, a lot of health comes from the proper eating habits, which are something that - you know, I come from a generation that wasn't - didn't have a lot of food.”

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“I think health is another exceedingly important thing.”

Thinking Important Important Things

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

Thinking Use Certain Roles

Author:Joan Collins

About the Author

Born: May 23, 1933
Known for: Actress
Quotes: 130

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