Quotes from Jaclyn Smith

Panic is a horrible thing.

I always tell my children, 'You have to face your fear. If not, it's like running from a dog that will bite you in the back.'

I've always been into older homes, even if I have to refurbish or remodel or raise roof lines or knock out walls.

I don't even think my children are aware of what I've done. When somebody will ask me for my autograph, Spenser-Margaret will say, 'You must watch 'Charlie's Angels.' You know, that's like all I've done to them.

Angels are like diamonds. They can't be made, you have to find them. Each one is unique.

I have never been a believer that nice clothes should only be for people with money.

My first acting job was a Breck commercial.

I'm not a sex symbol. How could I be with these skinny bowlegs?

Did I shop Kmart for clothing? No, I didn't. But I loved that I could be totally involved in the hangtags, the buttons, the commercials and with the designers. Something in my head said 'Yes.' I was adventurous.

I wanted to be a ballet teacher.

I get better roles in television. I'm not going to do a lesser role just to be in a feature film.

I de-stress with my family, just at home pruning roses, cutting, working in the garden.

Chemotherapy isn't easy. I felt very fortunate I wouldn't have to go through that.

You must understand the texture of your hair before you choose a style.

It's not about me, it's about my family. You don't answer questions for you, but for us. You learn to live beyond yourself.

I never looked good in a bikini. My legs were too thin.

I've been a fortunate girl: I grew up in a family that loved me from day one. I feel well grounded and lucky from that. So everything else is a bonus, because I grew up in this family that I adored, and adored me, and I think when you have that, you are already ahead of the game in the sense of how you feel about yourself.

Time whizzes by when you have children. They make you aware of the passing of time, but also help keep you young.

After having children, life becomes about living beyond yourself; about being bigger and better.

You have to be reasonable with yourself and not feel guilty when things aren't perfect.

My mother lived till she was 95 and never had a line on her face or a frown line. She was beautiful.

I inherited some Chanel pieces from my mother. I've worn Prada - absolutely. Wonderful designers are inspiring. I also love designers not known. I love a lot of vintage pieces. I am pretty minimal, pretty classic.

More than 100 million women have worn my clothing and accessories,, and that's so fulfilling. My skincare line proves you don't have to spend a fortune to have beautiful skin. I've loved acting but if I never played another role and just focused on my business, I'd be happy.

I was the first actress who branded her own line at a time when everyone just lent their name to a product. Everyone said I shouldnt do it, but it was probably the best thing Ive ever done.