20 of Joanna Lumley's most fabulous quotes

Veteran actress Joanna Lumley has been announced as the presenter of the 2018 BAFTAs.

The news followed Stephen Fry's announcement last week that he would be stepping down as host after 12 year's service.

The former model's appointment was met by near-unanimous support from the showbiz world, with comedian David Baddiel branding the Absolutely Fabulous actress "a very gifted comic performer" and "a great choice" for the role on Twitter.

Joanna Lumley is, on top of everything else, a very gifted comic performer. She's a great choice to host #EEBAFTA.

— David Baddiel (@Baddiel) January 9, 2018

Known for her witty turns of phrase and comic performances we've compiled her most fabulous quotes to celebrate the new role.

"I don't feel like I am 66 at all. I feel more like I am 35. But I have a bus pass so it must be true."

"I never mind scrubbing floors, vacuuming or bending and carrying stuff. Each time I do it I think, this is instead of going to the gym."

"I don't feel like I am 66 at all. I feel more like I am 35. But I have a bus pass so it must be true." (Photo: JP)

“I've never felt the constraints of social acceptability.”

"I've looked forward to being older because you will have that many more miles covered. We mustn't be led into thinking getting old is bad. Growing old is good."

"I used to go out wearing any old rubbish, no make-up, nothing, but since mobile phones, that has all had to stop. People do come up to you so often and say hello, or want a photograph, and I just can't do it anymore in what I used to wear. They don't want to be seen hanging off a rabid old granny any more than I do."