Schiffer holds off on autobiography

Supermodel Claudia Schiffer is postponing the writing of her autobiography - because she's terrified at the prospect of divulging intimate details of her life.

The 37-year-old - who has graced the cover of over 550 magazines in her career so far - has turned down several lucrative publishing deals because she isn't ready for fans to learn all about her life as a model.

She says: "I've had a lot of offers but I just don't feel ready yet. Everyone writes them when they are so young these days, and I don't think the time is right for me.

"Plus you have to write about all these incredibly personal things. I've always been a very private person - but who knows? Maybe one day I'll feel ready."