Koo Stark

“I have no qualms about saying I am more confident in the medical treatment in America. The breast cancer survival rate is 20 per cent higher than in the UK.”

“Being angry is like picking up a knife with no handle: it is self-harming.”

“It is difficult to age because society won't let you. People expect you to look how you did at the height of your fame.”

“The safest thing to do was get rid of the second breast. I just want to give myself the best chance possible to live.”

“I looked at my daughter's face and thought, it's lovely to be beautiful but better to be healthy.”

“I couldn't believe they were saying I put a horrible fake plastic bosom over scars I was trying to heal and keep it in place with a tight bra, which could stop my blood flow, just so I could fit into my clothes.”

“I was entirely natural and in many ways I have the same attitude now. I don't mourn the loss of my youth because I believe you should enjoy what you have while you have it.”

“Even when I was in my 20s and at my most beautiful, I was never obsessed with my looks. I didn't dye my hair or wear make-up.”

“Buddhism teaches you to embrace change.”

“Being happy in your skin that's what it's all about.”

“Sometimes the more you think about an outfit the worse it gets.”