I’m 70 and I don’t care how old I am. I’ve had a fantastic life. I’ve had loads of friends, been to so many places and met the most interesting people. As well as being a teacher, I’m a London guide and I have an MA in hypnotherapy. Having the ability as a Western woman to do these things is a gift.
In the Sixties, I had huge fun. You could do anything you wanted back then; the world was your oyster. And there was great music. I love music. I took up opera and jazz singing five years ago and I love it. It’s really important to do exercise for your brain and your body – that keeps you young.
One thing I would say is that my energy levels are lower. Everyone around me is saying the same thing. I’ve always done 15 times more than everyone else, but now I’m slowing down. I can’t do the exercise I used to – I can’t do high impact any more, I can’t run like I used to.