I have people in my life who will say, 'Honey, you're trying too hard.' I like being saucy, but I'm 73 and a half. I'm still trying to find my way between matronly and coltishness.

I was in my mid-40s. I was a bulimic, and I realized if I continue with this addiction of mine, I will not be able to continue doing my life. The older you get the more damage it does; it takes longer to recover from a binge. And it was very hard.

I have a confidence about my life that comes from standing tall on my own two feet.

My Life So Far

But the whole point of liberation is that you get out. Restructure your life. Act by yourself.

I've been accused of being too flexible, too willing to mold myself to men, and that's something I'm constantly working on.