I just want a quiet life. I think that's what everybody says when they get older. Cherie Lunghi lifeoldquiet Change image and share on social
I'm mad keen on recycling because I'm worried about the next generation and where all this waste we're producing is going. It has to stop. I wash out my plastic containers and recycle envelopes, everything I possibly can. Cherie Lunghi containerenvelopegeneration share on social
I wear my lines like a soldier wears his medals. They've been earned. They've been fought for - so there's no reason to be ashamed of them. In your 50s, you just care less about that sort of thing. I think it's to do with what's inside you. You can't obsess about the outside. Cherie Lunghi 50sashamedcare share on social
The lines on your face are your medals. You've earned them, so why shouldn't they be worn with honour? Cherie Lunghi earnfacehave Change image and share on social
Whitley Bay was my first experience of the seaside. I'd buy my bucket and spade, and beach ball, and all the shops were teeming with toys. I used to spend hours on the shuggy boats. Cherie Lunghi ballbaybeach Change image and share on social
The advantage of age is that you swap youth for wisdom. You're so full of insecurities when you're young. 'Who am I? What do I have to do for people to like me?' You get caught up in things. You get very emotional about things. Cherie Lunghi advantageagecatch share on social
To keep my back from getting stiff, I have a strict regime every morning of stretching and do yoga once a week and Pilates. 'Strictly Come Dancing' in 2008 was great for my fitness. Cherie Lunghi backdancefitness Change image and share on social
I'm a romantic and will only marry for love where there's respect and compatibility. I'd like to be with someone if the right person came along. I really like male company. I like the male mind. Cherie Lunghi companycompatibilitylove Change image and share on social
I've always loved dancing. As soon as there is good music, I've got to get up and dance. I was passionate about ballet as a little girl. Cherie Lunghi balletdancegirl Change image and share on social
I think being raised by a single mother put me on the outside, and I would watch my mother's married friends and think, 'Why does she put him down in public?' or, 'Why is he so rude to her?' It seemed to me that there were very few marriages where the couple were genuinely in a supportive, loving partnership. Cherie Lunghi couplefriendgenuinely share on social