When you've been touched by sadness and grief, it makes you vulnerable. And because I am vulnerable, I try to be positive. And when I say 'try,' I really do mean try, because it's an effort. Marie Helvin effortgriefhave Change image and share on social
There are lots of things I would love to wear but wouldn't because I know they look stupid on me. Marie Helvin lotlovestupid Change image and share on social
There are lots of things I won't eat but would like to, such as croissants or ice cream - if I started, I'd scoff the whole tub. Marie Helvin creamcroissanteat Change image and share on social
I never get asked out by men my own age, as they all want to go out with 20-year-olds, and the men that do ask me out are too young. Marie Helvin ageaskman Change image and share on social
I don't particularly like children. That sounds awful, but I have nothing to say to them. Marie Helvin awfulchildsound Change image and share on social
My sister Naomi and I always wanted to go to Tahiti. We planned a fantastic holiday to visit several islands, but at the last moment, Naomi cancelled. It was the first time I'd holidayed alone, and it was absolutely the best. Marie Helvin absolutelycancelfantastic share on social
It would be nice to see a fashion range that is geared towards a vibrant, sexual, confident 50-something. Marie Helvin confidentfashiongear Change image and share on social
People were endlessly trying to set me up with 'eligible' men, and I enjoyed going on a galaxy of dates. Marie Helvin dateeligibleendlessly Change image and share on social
I always wear the same thing: a tight white shirt - I have about 50 - and tight black trousers. Marie Helvin blackshirtthing Change image and share on social
Not having alcohol has kept the weight off around my waist; my skin feels so much better, and I am sleeping really well. Marie Helvin alcoholfeltskin Change image and share on social
