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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Hotel Inspector Alex Polizzi reveals one 'grubby' city she'll 'never return to'
For years Alex Polizzi has been helping to turn around the fortunes of struggling hotels, but she has recently revealed how there is one place that she will never return to The Hotel Inspector star Alex Polizzi has revealed she will never return to Hong Kong after finding the city "overcrowded, dirty and polluted". Since 2008, Alex has appeared on the Channel 5 show where she tried to revive the fortunes of some of Britain's ailing hotels to prevent them from closing down. During an interview with the Times she revealed that one negative experience during a trip abroad means she will never return to the destination. Recalling her trip to Asia in the 1990s, she said: "One place I'd never go back to is Hong Kong, where I trained at the Mandarin Oriental for three years in my twenties. I found the region overcrowded, dirty and polluted." Despite her damning take, Alex conceded that the destination would have been better suited to the more wealthy, adding: "It's a fun place to visit if you're really rich, but not if you're not." With a population of 7.5 million fitting into just 430 square miles, Hong Kong is the fourth most densely populated region in the world, trailing just Macau, Monaco and Singapore. After originally starting a wholesale bakery business with her then boyfriend in the late 90s, she made the decision to pursue a career in hotel management. Starting out at her mother Olga Polizzi's Hotel Endsleigh in Milton Abbot, Devon, it was in 2021 that the mother and daughter would join forces and open The Star in Alfriston, in East Sussex. However, Alex is possibly best-known for her broadcasting career and more specifically hosting The Hotel Inspector on Channel 5, taking over from Ruth Watson in 2008. With her stock continuing to rise during her time on the show, she has also been seen on various other shows including BBC's Alex Polizzi: The Fixer, Alex Polizzi: Chefs on Trial as well as Alex Polizzi's Secret Italy and Alex Polizzi: My Hotel Nightmare on Channel 5. Alex is also the niece of Sir Rocco Forte, one of, if not the most notorious name in the industry. Starting his hotel empire with his sister Olga Polizzi, in 1996, Sir Rocco owns and operates an impressive 14 luxury hotels across Europe. The company currently has two locations in the UK, Brown's Hotel, London and The Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh. The Hotel Inspector is set to return to our screens tomorrow evening (Thursday, August 7) at 8pm on Channel 5.
Scottish Sun
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
I'm TV's hotel inspector – here are eight red flags you've booked a bad room from poached eggs test to hot tub
The Hotel Inspector star Alex Polizzi reveals the subtle clues your hotel room is not up to scratch, including why you should be cautious when booking a 'boutique' hotel ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT I'm TV's hotel inspector – here are eight red flags you've booked a bad room from poached eggs test to hot tub Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FROM badly-cooked eggs to peeling stickers on the window, sharp-tongued hotelier Alex Polizzi says there are plenty of red flags to watch out for when booking your next stay. With more than two decades in the game and her own successful hotel chain, the 53-year-old star knows exactly what makes a stay memorable, and what turns it into a nightmare. 8 The Hotel Inspector star Alex Polizzi reveals the subtle clues that scream that your hotel room is secretly not up to scratch Right now, she admits, the industry is going through a difficult period, and it's hitting the guest experience directly. 'It's miserable at the moment,' she says. 'The challenges facing hoteliers are enormous. I wake up every day and wonder why I'm still doing it. 'But there are small things they can do to make a big difference. Many people go into this industry with no experience. 'They will not survive without taking their heads out of the sand and taking a look around them at what works and what doesn't.' Here Alex — whose new series of The Hotel Inspector returns to our screens this week — reveals her top red flags, the subtle clues that scream that your hotel room is secretly not up to scratch. 1. IT'S A 'BOUTIQUE' HOTEL 8 Stay away from fancy descriptions and staying at a 'boutique' hotel doesn't mean you'll get a better bedroom Credit: Getty THIS word is bandied around so much now and has become completely meaningless. Hoteliers use words like 'sumptuous' and 'luxury' in a bid to lure in customers. But most customers know you aren't getting luxury for a few quid. Ignore fancy descriptions. Instead look at the photos and the facilities on offer. Watch out for the type of place where every surface is covered with fake cacti and there are bits and bobs everywhere. It's untidy and potentially unhygienic. Clear, clean surfaces are best. 2. LANDLORD IS LAZY YOU need energy and enthusiasm to run a hotel. If the landlord looks slovenly and won't show you to your room, it's a red flag. One hotel landlord in Dartmoor from this series was so lazy. Some people think, once they've got their own business, they can lie about on the sofa all day. Actually you are now chief cook and bottle washer as well. The day never ends. If they won't show you to your room, what else are they not doing? The Hotel Inspector's Alex Polizzi reveals the struggle she's had with a hotel owner over a restaurant interior 3. BAD EGG 8 If the hotel kitchen can't cook a decent poached egg, best to eat somewhere else Credit: Getty THE true test of a hotel kitchen is the poached egg. So many hotel chefs can't cook decent ones. I always order them as the ultimate test of what is going on behind closed doors. If they can't do a decent job of this, I wouldn't expect much from the food on offer and would find somewhere else to eat. 4. THEY HAVE A HOT TUB 8 Every bad hotel has a hot hub, which are a breeding ground for germs Credit: Getty THERE'S a huge trend for hot tubs right now. Every crappy hotel I go to has one and hopes it will make them a profit. They don't. And hoteliers either spend all day keeping them clean, or they are dirty. I am not someone who would get into a hot tub. They are a breeding ground for germs — repulsive things. Incidentally, beware places that advertise that they have a spa, when what they actually have is an eight-person hot tub. 5. COFFEE OUT OF ORDER 8 If your room features a broken coffee machine, it's likely there's more stuff inside the hotel that won't be fit for purpose Credit: Getty THE first thing that greeted me at The Railway Rambler's Rest in Dartmoor was a broken coffee machine. If it doesn't work, why not just throw it out? If that's out of order, it's likely there's a ton of other stuff inside the hotel that won't be fit for purpose. It gives a bad first impression. 6. CIGS OUTSIDE FRONT DOOR 8 Hotels with cigarette butts outside the front door shows your hotel isn't clean Credit: Alamy FIRST impressions count. Dirty entrance halls and dirty windows with peeling stickers on them. Fag butts outside the front door. If I arrive and see this stuff, I panic and think: 'Here we go again'. Socks under the bed are also a red flag, as you'll wonder when was the last time the place was hoovered. We need cheap hotels, but why can't they be cheap AND clean? 7. TOWEL ON THE BED 8 A hotel with towels on the bed shows poor thought and design Credit: Getty WHO started the trend of towels on the bed? It's not a good idea. You need one in the bathroom. It's no good having a shower and then having to walk dripping wet through to the bedroom to pick up your towel. It shows poor thought and design. You never see a towel on the bed at a five-star hotel. It's only acceptable in Disneyland, where the staff make the towels into fabulous animal shapes for the children. That's fun. 8. LOO LABEL LUNACY 8 Hotels which say your loo has been sanitised should make you worried about the hygiene in the rest of the bedroom Credit: Getty MANY cheap hotels have a cover over the loo to tell you it has been sanitised. I should hope so! You don't need to tell me. I take it for granted that it has been cleaned. If they have to tell me, I'd immediately start worrying about hygiene in the rest of the bedroom. It's the same with making the pointy bit at the end of the loo roll. I don't want someone touching my loo paper, especially the end I'm going to use. The latest series of The Hotel Inspector begins tomorrow on Channel 5 at 8pm. Episodes will be available to stream on My5.
The Sun
16-07-2025
- The Sun
I'm TV's hotel inspector – here are eight red flags you've booked a bad room from poached eggs test to hot tub
FROM badly-cooked eggs to peeling stickers on the window, sharp-tongued hotelier Alex Polizzi says there are plenty of red flags to watch out for when booking your next stay. With more than two decades in the game and her own successful hotel chain, the 53-year-old star knows exactly what makes a stay memorable, and what turns it into a nightmare. 8 Right now, she admits, the industry is going through a difficult period, and it's hitting the guest experience directly. 'It's miserable at the moment,' she says. 'The challenges facing hoteliers are enormous. I wake up every day and wonder why I'm still doing it. 'But there are small things they can do to make a big difference. Many people go into this industry with no experience. 'They will not survive without taking their heads out of the sand and taking a look around them at what works and what doesn't.' Here Alex — whose new series of The Hotel Inspector returns to our screens this week — reveals her top red flags, the subtle clues that scream that your hotel room is secretly not up to scratch. 1. IT'S A 'BOUTIQUE' HOTEL 8 THIS word is bandied around so much now and has become completely meaningless. Hoteliers use words like 'sumptuous' and 'luxury' in a bid to lure in customers. But most customers know you aren't getting luxury for a few quid. Ignore fancy descriptions. Instead look at the photos and the facilities on offer. Watch out for the type of place where every surface is covered with fake cacti and there are bits and bobs everywhere. It's untidy and potentially unhygienic. Clear, clean surfaces are best. 2. LANDLORD IS LAZY YOU need energy and enthusiasm to run a hotel. If the landlord looks slovenly and won't show you to your room, it's a red flag. One hotel landlord in Dartmoor from this series was so lazy. Some people think, once they've got their own business, they can lie about on the sofa all day. Actually you are now chief cook and bottle washer as well. The day never ends. If they won't show you to your room, what else are they not doing? The Hotel Inspector's Alex Polizzi reveals the struggle she's had with a hotel owner over a restaurant interior 3. BAD EGG 8 THE true test of a hotel kitchen is the poached egg. So many hotel chefs can't cook decent ones. I always order them as the ultimate test of what is going on behind closed doors. If they can't do a decent job of this, I wouldn't expect much from the food on offer and would find somewhere else to eat. 4. THEY HAVE A HOT TUB THERE'S a huge trend for hot tubs right now. Every crappy hotel I go to has one and hopes it will make them a profit. They don't. And hoteliers either spend all day keeping them clean, or they are dirty. I am not someone who would get into a hot tub. They are a breeding ground for germs — repulsive things. Incidentally, beware places that advertise that they have a spa, when what they actually have is an eight-person hot tub. 5. COFFEE OUT OF ORDER 8 THE first thing that greeted me at The Railway Rambler's Rest in Dartmoor was a broken coffee machine. If it doesn't work, why not just throw it out? If that's out of order, it's likely there's a ton of other stuff inside the hotel that won't be fit for purpose. It gives a bad first impression. 6. CIGS OUTSIDE FRONT DOOR 8 FIRST impressions count. Dirty entrance halls and dirty windows with peeling stickers on them. Fag butts outside the front door. If I arrive and see this stuff, I panic and think: 'Here we go again'. Socks under the bed are also a red flag, as you'll wonder when was the last time the place was hoovered. We need cheap hotels, but why can't they be cheap AND clean? 7. TOWEL ON THE BED WHO started the trend of towels on the bed? It's not a good idea. You need one in the bathroom. It's no good having a shower and then having to walk dripping wet through to the bedroom to pick up your towel. It shows poor thought and design. You never see a towel on the bed at a five-star hotel. It's only acceptable in Disneyland, where the staff make the towels into fabulous animal shapes for the children. That's fun. 8. LOO LABEL LUNACY 8 MANY cheap hotels have a cover over the loo to tell you it has been sanitised. I should hope so! You don't need to tell me. I take it for granted that it has been cleaned. If they have to tell me, I'd immediately start worrying about hygiene in the rest of the bedroom. It's the same with making the pointy bit at the end of the loo roll. I don't want someone touching my loo paper, especially the end I'm going to use. The latest series of The Hotel Inspector begins tomorrow on Channel 5 at 8pm. Episodes will be available to stream on My5. How to bag a hidden hotel gem for a bargain price CONSUMER expert Helen Dewdney, known as The Complaining Cow, shares her tips for getting a cheaper night away. WEEKEND DEALS AND MIDWEEK STEALS: Business travellers will generally cancel and amend reservations by Tuesday. This means platforms may reduce prices on this day to try to fill rooms. CANCELLATION CELEBRATION: If you can be flexible, book at short notice. Many hotels and websites operate cancellation window policies of 24 to 48 hours so if people cancel close to the date, the hotel would rather sell the room for less, than leave it empty. DITCH THE MIDDLEMAN, GRAB A BARGAIN: Use comparison sites to get an idea of prices but do not forget to look at booking direct with the hotel. The place itself may offer a deal or cheaper price as they are not paying travel agency commission fees. PERK UP YOUR STAY: Try your luck at grabbing a free perk or upgrade. Wear your best smile and simply ask at the desk if there are any free upgrades going. Mention if it is a special event such as a birthday or anniversary. You've nothing to lose simply by asking. DEMAND YOUR RIGHTS: Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 you are entitled to services to be carried out with reasonable skill and care. So, if your room isn't up to scratch or the service you receive is poor then you deserve redress. The percentage you should expect will depend on the level of service and how quickly they put matters right.
Daily Mirror
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Must-see TV this week: stars confront sharks, Human and Hotel Inspector returns
From nail-biting drama and showdowns to deep dives and thought-provoking insights, this week's TV schedule has all it takes to keep everyone entertained. Get the lowdown. Seven celebrities go head-to-head with one of nature's biggest predators as they take a trip to paradise in The Bahamas. ITV is challenging the likes of Sir Lenny Henry and Call the Midwife 's Helen George, among other beloved names, to overcome their fear of sharks in a ground-breaking new show premiering this week. Over on BBC2, Ella Al-Shamahi takes the reins of a compelling docu-series as she digs deep into the vast history of the human species, uncovering secrets from around the globe throughout five thrilling episodes. Meanwhile, 5 dedicates another documentary to Kate Middleton 's 2011 wedding, which officially made her a member of the Royal family. It's the perfect treat to help TV fans prepare for the return of Alex Polizzi in The Hotel Inspector 's 20th series later on in the week. Discovery + viewers can also expect more long-distance love, explosive rows and messy shake-ups in the brand new season of 90 Day Fiancé UK while on Sky, Mariska Hargitay reconnects to a beloved Hollywood icon - her mother, Jayne Mansfield. Kate: The Royal Wedding Minute by Minute Saturday, 5 On April 29, 2011, the world watched as Kate Middleton became the Duchess of Cambridge. This documentary revisits every unforgettable second, from her breathtaking entrance in her Alexander McQueen gown - shrouded in mystery until the big day - to her balcony kiss seen around the globe with her husband Prince William. With rare footage and royal commentary, this film breaks down the moment-by-moment magic of the big day - including King Charles ' personal involvement. It's a must-watch for royal fans and romantics alike, reliving the fairytale wedding that captivated two billion viewers. My Mom Jayne Saturday, Sky Mariska Hargitay was only three when her mother, Hollywood star Jayne Mansfield, tragically died. In this emotional documentary, the Law & Order: SVU actress uncovers the truth about her glamorous but complicated mother. Featuring never-before-seen family footage and intimate interviews, Mariska sets out to meet the woman behind the headlines. As she confronts secrets and embraces her legacy, this powerful film reveals a daughter's raw journey to finally know her mum - and herself. It's a moving tribute to love, loss and the lasting bond between a mother and her child. 90 Day Fiancé UK Sunday, discovery + Love knows no borders - especially in the fourth series of 90 Day Fiance UK. Seven starry-eyed Brits are risking everything to be with their long-distance lovers from places like The Gambia and Albania. But cultural clashes, jealousy and shock religious conversions threaten their fairy tales. Episode one introduces the new couples as they prepare for their high-stakes reunions, dramatic ultimatums and family clashes. It's emotional, unpredictable and full of visa drama. Can they say 'I do' or will reality ruin the romance? 999: On the Front Line Sunday, More4 Now in its thirteenth series, 999: On the Front Line returns with raw, real-life drama from the West Midlands Ambulance Service. Each episode, viewers are thrown straight into the chaos as paramedics handle cardiac arrests, severe trauma injuries and harrowing road collisions - all in a single shift. With bodycam footage and first-hand accounts, this series shines a light on the critical decisions made under pressure. These frontline heroes bring humanity and heart to the toughest job imaginable - and every second matters. The Couple Next Door Monday, 4 Things get messier in season two of The Couple Next Door. Charlotte (Annabel Scholey) and Jacob (Sam Palladio) are trying to keep their relationship afloat, but new colleague Mia (Aggy K Adams) has other plans. Charlotte begins the new season with a blast from the past - her ex-flame Leo (Sendhil Ramamurthy) crawls out of the woodwork. And Mia starts manipulating her way into the couple's affairs, trust, home and bed. Based on the hit Scandi thriller Dopamin, this sultry psychological drama explores the danger of feeding your darkest fantasies. Human Monday, BBC2 Paleoanthropologist Ella Al-Shamahi unearths 300,000 years of human history in this ambitious five-part series. Homo sapiens were once just one of seven human species roaming the Earth. So why did we survive? And how did we become the dominant species? Using revolutionary fossil science and DNA tech, Ella travels from African dig sites to South American caves - where prehistoric secrets are rewriting everything we thought we knew. From ten-foot bears to ancient migrations, this is a mind-blowing journey into the shared story of all of us. SHARK! Celebrity Infested Waters Seven celebs dive into deep water - literally - in this wild five-part shark series. Lenny Henry, Rachel Riley, Ross Noble, Ade Adepitan, Helen George and more face their fears at they get up close and personal with reef sharks. But the stakes get higher throughout the series, with tiger, bull and hammerhead sharks circling next. From panic to power moves, each star battles their terror with flippers on and heart rates soaring. Who will swim, who will sink - and who will be bait? Below Deck Monday, E4 Set sail for a brand new season of Below Deck, where a young, flirtatious crew juggles demanding yacht guests and interpersonal meltdowns on the high seas. A fresh charter brings champagne tastes, short tempers and high expectations. While tensions simmer below deck, romance and rivalries explode topside. There's no escape when you live at work - and sleep with your coworkers. Expect boatmances, breakdowns and beach parties in paradise. Luxury living has never looked so exhausting. Ladies in Black Wednesday, U Set in 1961 Sydney, Ladies in Black follows Magda (Debi Mazar), the glamorous Head of Model Gowns at Goodes, as she plans her grand departure to start her own boutique. But the shift in power rattles the team - and more particularly her work friends Lisa (Clare Hughes) and Fay (Jessica de Gouw) who have to adjust to their icy new boss, Mrs Ambrose (Miranda Otto). Across generations, these women navigate ambition, rebellion and love with elegance and wit. It's a stylish and heartfelt slice of vintage life. Bookish Wednesday, U&Alibi London, 1946. War is over, but murder doesn't sleep. In this darkly charming crime series, Sherlock star Mark Gatiss stars as Gabriel Book - bookshop owner by day, police consultant by necessity. When a local librarian is found dead in a locked room, Gabriel's curiosity gets the better of him. With support from his sharp wife Trottie (Polly Walker) and newcomer Jack (Connor Finch), it's clear Gabriel has secrets of his own. Expect mystery, mayhem and a touch of noir. The Hotel Inspector Thursday, 5 Alex Polizzi returns for the landmark 20th series of The Hotel Inspector, taking on hospitality nightmares across Britain. She first heads to Devon, where Tracy and Terry run a chaotic guesthouse with an attached spa. Bookings are low, tensions are high and standards are slipping. But Alex brings her signature no-nonsense approach and expert know-how to turn things around - though not everyone is ready to hear the truth. With the future of the business hanging by a fragile thread, it's sink or swim.
Business Mayor
18-05-2025
- Business
- Business Mayor
Olga Polizzi is still going strong at her family's expanding Forte hotels empire
Olga Polizzi says with a wry smile that she has always been defined in relation to her famous family – the Forte hotel dynasty. As a young woman, she was known as the daughter of patriarch Charles, who founded the empire. After that, she was the sister of Rocco Forte, who runs the luxury hotel group of that name, where she is head of design and a significant investor. More recently, her identity is as the mother of Alex Polizzi, of Channel 5 TV series The Hotel Inspector. 'I was my father's daughter, then my brother's sister and now I am my daughter's mother,' she laughs. Feminists might object to a woman being seen primarily through her relationship to others. But Polizzi is such a powerful force she can afford to take it lightly. She is director of design and deputy chair of Rocco Forte Hotels, which she helped create. She also has three hotels of her own: the Tresanton in Cornwall, the Endsleigh in Dartmoor, Devon, and The Star, in Alfriston, East Sussex, near her home. All this, as she approaches her 80th birthday – she exudes the vitality of a much younger woman. Dynasty: Olga Polizzi says that she has always been defined in relation to her famous family Charles Forte, who died in 2007 aged 98, emigrated to the UK as a child but remained a traditional Italian male. It seems never to have entered his head that he could have chosen a daughter to succeed him. He made Rocco chief executive of the Forte Group, then a FTSE 100 company, in 1983 and handed the chairmanship to his son a decade later. Did Polizzi ever wish she had been given the chance? 'Well, not really,' she says. 'I was never brought up like that and it wasn't on offer. It was Rocco and five sisters, so it was always the little prince. Rocco was always meant to follow on. Read More Duluth Holdings reports mixed Q4 earnings; initiates FY23 outlook 'We daughters were going to marry someone and they were going to look after us, that was it.' She did get married, in 1966, to Count Alessandro Polizzi, an Italian marquess, and the couple had two daughters, Alex and Charlotte. But in 1980 he died. 'I had these two small daughters and their father was killed in a car crash,' she says. 'Then my father said… you've got to work.' She joined the family business, on the building and design side. In the 1990s, she and her brother found themselves in the throes of a hostile takeover. Losing the family business to the predatory Granada leisure and TV group riles Polizzi even now, as it does Rocco. 'It was ghastly, I was so upset and so angry. It still rankles. I hated them,' she says, adding of the late boss of Granada who led the bid: 'I did an Italian incantation against Gerry Robinson.' Granada no longer exists, but her family business lives on in Rocco Forte Hotels, founded in the aftermath. Its high-end properties include Brown's in London's Mayfair, where I meet Polizzi, The Balmoral in Edinburgh and the Hotel de Russie in Rome. Family firms like theirs, she says, 'is how Italy keeps going'. 'The country is always nearly bust but these businesses carry on,' she says. 'Would the UK be stronger if there were more family firms? Yes, I really think so.' Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni is, in Polizzi's view, 'the only good leader in Europe'. As for British politics, she says: 'I was cross with the Conservatives, but I am even more cross with this lot.' Labour, she says, is 'kicking business to death' with the increase in employers' National Insurance contributions. And Chancellor Rachel Reeves' decision to scrap the winter fuel allowance for pensioners strikes her as insane. 'I was getting it – I pay a lot of tax so it was quite nice – but I would have been very happy to send it back,' she says. But of those who need it, she adds: 'To take it away from other people is just mad. Every Labour government has been a disaster and they have always left us on our knees.' The strength of her bond with Rocco was forged in childhood, when, as the two eldest, they were often thrown together. 'I sometimes have different ideas from Rocco, but I know who's the boss,' she says. 'I trust my brother absolutely and I bend over backwards to help him.' Do they disagree on style? 'On the whole, we have the same taste though he is a bit more glitzy,' she says. Her design credo is to combine luxury with comfort and a sense of place. Not for her the formulaic hotel chains, where rooms are the same anywhere in the world. 'I want people to wake up in our hotel in Florence and know they are in Florence. I try to use local artisans and materials,' she says. 'Everyone is copying us in terms of sense of place.' How does she reconcile retaining individuality with creating an atmosphere that is identifiably Rocco Forte? 'We want to keep the names of the hotels, because some are famous,' she says. 'Subliminally, I try to put in RF on the towels and bits and pieces, but it probably isn't enough. 'Rocco, because he is recognised a lot, doesn't believe people don't know all the hotels are ours. It matters, because if people like one, they will want to stay in another Rocco Forte.' There are openings planned in Milan, Naples and Sicily. Business was always part of family life. Polizzi says: 'When my father came back in the evening, he would put his finger on the front bell and not take it off until the door was open. We would hear ring, ring, ring and would have to rush downstairs to greet him. Read More Deutsche leads gainers as European bank shares rebound 'When we were a certain age we would have dinner with him and talk business. There was always a mass of people around him. He always had acolytes, everywhere.' She is less gregarious than her father or second husband, the writer Sir William Shawcross, whom she married in 1993. She says: 'William is very much a people person. I am not, though I don't want to use the word shy because it is a bit stupid at my age.' She would rather not draw attention to her approaching 80th. Like Rocco, who is slightly older, and was doing triathlons into his 60s, the years have been kind. 'We do have a lot of energy,' she muses. As for retirement: 'I've got a lovely family and a lovely husband, but I have never been a home bod. I'm so used to getting up and going to work. I'm just not a lady who lunches. 'Now I am older I would like to have more days off, but somehow or other it doesn't happen.'
