People always like things that seem exotic. Jane Birkin exoticpeoplething Change image and share on social
I don't much enjoy travelling, but I have always longed to take a slow train to Russia. I'd like to go alone - like writers do - with only a pencil and piece of paper as company. I'd take my sketchbook and note down all the wonderful details of other travellers. Jane Birkin companydetailenjoy share on social
A Birkin bag is a very good rain hat; just put everything else in a plastic bag. Jane Birkin bagbirkingood Change image and share on social
I colour my hair mousy brown and I wear makeup only on stage. I use Laura Mercier - something called Biscuit, I think. I run one tiny sponge over my face and cover the red blotches. If I've got some rouge, I'll bung it on my mouth and cheeks. Jane Birkin biscuitblotchbrown share on social
Nothing has ever touched on what fun childhood was. Summer holidays were bliss. We made home movies, with real stories in them. My father had such charm and charisma, and made everything so funny. Jane Birkin blisscharismacharm Change image and share on social
I use Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream, £12, on my lips, and my arms if they're sunburned. I'm past caring that sunbathing is dangerous. Jane Birkin ardenarmcare Change image and share on social
I have to be careful not to get a paunch - I'm so skinny that if I put any weight anywhere, it'd be there, and I don't like a bulge. I wouldn't mind if it went on my bosom, but it doesn't. Jane Birkin bosombulgecareful Change image and share on social
I don't know why people keep banging on about the '60s. I came from a conventional family and I didn't go off with different people - I rather wish I had now, seeing all the fun everyone else was having. Jane Birkin 60sbangconventional share on social
At school, I used to hear, 'You're a half-caste.' They'd laugh at my figure and say, 'Are you a boy or a girl?' Jane Birkin boycastefigure Change image and share on social
My distinguishing feature is the gap between my teeth. I had to wear a brace because my teeth used to stick out like guns from a fortress. Jane Birkin bracedistinguishfeature Change image and share on social
