Raquel Welch

Part of being a sex symbol is very flattering and it does help you get success in the business – but only to a point. You’re stuck with that moniker forever, and it does cloud people’s imagination. They just can’t see you being able to do anything else.

I’ve got to the point now where I can poke some fun at my old image and really enjoy letting go when a juicy role comes along.

I couldn`t stand that my husband was being unfaithful. I am Raquel Welch – understand?

Keep in mind that most men like to pursue and win you. Don’t rob him of the enjoyment of doing that. When it comes to dressing to go out, it’s been my experience that guys prefer to think that the object of their affection is someone exclusive who isn’t available to everyone in the room. You’re clever enough to strike the right balance between hot and classy, aren’t you? Turn up the heat, but don’t invite the whole fire department.

Once you get rid of the idea that you must please other people before you please yourself, and you begin to follow your own instincts – only then can you be successful. You become more satisfied, and when you are, other people will tend to be satisfied by what you do.

I was asked to come to Chicago because Chicago is one of our fifty-two states.

The best thing about having a sister was that I always had a friend.

My mother’s a psychologist, my stepfather’s a psychologist, my stepmother is a therapist and my dad’s a lawyer. So it was all prominent in my life. I don’t know anyone who doesn’t know someone on some form of prescription medicine.

I know some people say it’s not the best to work with your family, but I have never understood that because it’s always worked so well for me.

My most important title is “mom-in-chief”. My daughters are still the heart of my heart and the centre of my world.

I’ve learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you’ll miss them when they’re gone from your life.

What will your children be teaching your grandchildren?

I know what it’s like to be married and to live in a house with a garden, but it’s not something I’m striving for at the moment.

Having a sister is like having a best friend you can’t get rid of. You know whatever you do, they’ll still be there.

My mom has always been my champion. She was very smart and grounded. She said, ‘Save your money. Pay your taxes. Don’t put everything in one basket,’ but she let me explore and be creative.

Once I became a mother I knew that I was strong, but not ready to do what I’m doing now

You know, it’s the silliness in me. It has always been there. I love to make people laugh. It comes from my family. My family is funny.

Now that the baby is coming, I will do a lot more balancing. I’m going to be a real mommy.

My father would always praise me. He always thought I was the smartest person

I’m pretty conservative or old-fashion, I should say, it’s how I grew up. I think you have to let your children be individuals, but you have to set boundaries. Ryan and I have similar ideas about all of it, you really have to support you partner in the things that are important to them and hold the line together.

No person in their right mind would want to put their family through what I’ve had to put my family through.