I don't agree with the whole 'my mother's my friend' approach, because you're their mum and there has to be a difference between the generations. Jane Asher agreeapproachdifference Change image and share on social
Thank God I've never had the sort of intense fame that means you can't walk up the road. That sort of blazing stardom must be difficult to cope with and maintain; my career has just bubbled along happily. Jane Asher blazebubblecareer share on social
Of all the things I do, acting is the thing that grabs most, but there's another level on which it strikes me as being a little silly. In the end you're dressing up and deciding to be somebody. Jane Asher actdecidedress Change image and share on social
I learnt basic cookery by watching my mum. Jane Asher basiccookerylearn Change image and share on social
I do enjoy fashion - a lot of runway clothes are pretty unwearable, but if moderated, the trends can be worn by just about anyone. Jane Asher clotheenjoyfashion Change image and share on social
My mum taught me that redheads shouldn't wear pink, red or orange, but if you choose the right shade, such as a bright orange or a cherry red, it can look fabulous. Jane Asher brightcherrychoose Change image and share on social
I was always very determined, as was my husband, that we wouldn't let any of our children act when they were young. Jane Asher actchilddetermine Change image and share on social
I'm not advocating we should all be back in the kitchen and cooking all the time, because life's too short and we've got more interesting things to do. But to rediscover the intense pleasure of making a cake and putting it down on the table is ridiculously satisfying, out of all proportion to the work. Jane Asher advocatebackcake share on social
Having cakes as a business certainly changes things for me - I don't now sit at home doing a cake for the fun of it anymore. But it's an extremely happy and pleasureable business to run because people are generally buying cakes for celebrations. Jane Asher anymorebusinessbuy share on social