Liz Taylor 'loves Twitter'

Liz Taylor has insisted that Twitter has changed her life.

The film icon has admitted that she enjoys updating her fans with messages on the social networking site.

The 77-year-old actress told USA Today: "A girlfriend of mine suggested Twitter as a way to stay in touch and shoot down tabloid silliness. I must admit I love being able to talk with people directly without having anyone censor me.

"The warm love that comes back from people is an embrace. I'm always looking forward, never back."

Taylor also admitted to possessing an iPod, saying: "We're just starting to load it now. I ask my secretary to help me with those things."