Few British actresses have achieved the iconic status of Joan Collins - a star whose beauty, wit and indomitable spirit have helped turn her into a national treasure.

Joan Collins, new biography, exclusively serialised in the Mail, tells Joan's extraordinary story. This is our second extract . . .

By her own admission, Joan Collins "went out with zillions and zillions of men" during her days as a young star in Hollywood.

In the words of her sister, the novelist Jackie Collins: "Joan really led a blazing trail. When she came to Hollywood she was a very forceful, dynamic presence and - let me see, how can I put this politely - I think she did her own thing sexually."

"Were you unfaithful?" Joan was once asked by the comedienne Ruby Wax. "Yes," she replied, "but only on location. I used to say: 'It doesn't count on location.' Everybody was having a little fling. I don't suffer very much from guilt."

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