Dame Helen Mirren has reflected on using small amounts of cocaine at parties until the early 1980s, saying she later rejected the drug after considering its criminal origins
The Oscar-winning actress also described one powerful LSD experience in her twenties, which convinced her not to repeat it
Mirren credits her dedication to acting for keeping her focused and says ageing should be embraced
She also recalled tea at Ascot with Queen Elizabeth II, including an amusing moment when she could not work out how to ask Prince Philip for the milk.