The Guardian<\/em><\/a>, she says, “I still feel so saddened that we are in a society where women, especially, feel they can\u2019t embrace the wisdom of ageing.<\/p>\n“There isn\u2019t as much collagen in my face as there used to be, and I\u2019ve got laughter lines and a tummy that\u2019s there because I\u2019ve given birth to a child, but at least it all still works!”<\/p>\n
She adds, “I\u2019m in the middle of the menopause, and there have been times when I feel as if I am wearing someone else\u2019s costume, like I have completely forgotten who I am, which has been quite disconcerting. But I still believe it\u2019s an honour and a privilege to get old.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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