Myself and my two younger sisters and brother were paid for any chores, whether it was washing pop's car, sweeping the lawn or picking mangoes. Marie Helvin brothercarchore Change image and share on social
I wasn't interested in having children of my own. I know what would have happened - I'd have been left at home to look after the kids, and my career would have been over while my husband travelled the world. Marie Helvin careerchildhappen share on social
I've been lucky: my Japanese genes - from my mother's side - and a lifelong moisturising routine have helped keep me looking good. Marie Helvin genegoodhave Change image and share on social
For me, my 50s was the decade when my tolerance for heels faded. I'm in good shape and, at 8 st. 3 lb., I'm still the same weight I was in my 30s, but as you get older, the weight of your body shifts somehow. Marie Helvin 30s50sbody share on social
If I'm on holiday, I travel light, but if it is a work trip, I take everything but the kitchen sink. Marie Helvin holidaykitchenlight Change image and share on social
The fact is, after a certain age, high heels can feel as painful as someone sticking hot pins into the soles of your feet. Marie Helvin agefactfeel Change image and share on social
When I see images of a girl who is obviously far too thin, I am just as shocked as anyone else. Marie Helvin girlimageshock Change image and share on social
I like living on my own. I'm happy for a man to come over. I'll cook for him; he can spend the night occasionally, but then I want him to leave. I'm too independent. Marie Helvin cookhappyindependent Change image and share on social
I try to be as positive as I can because I truly believe I am my feelings, and if I'm sad, if I have regrets, they will show up as illnesses, they will show up as cancers... I don't want that. Marie Helvin cancerfeelingillness Change image and share on social
I'm well trained. The only reason I am this slim is that I have to fit into the clothes. The samples are size 8, and I am naturally a size 10 to 12. I have been on a diet for my entire life. Marie Helvin clothedietentire Change image and share on social
