LAUREN BACALL - BACALL'S PARTNER IS A DOG

Legendary actress LAUREN BACALL has no need for a relationship with a man,because she's so happy living with her dog SOPHIE - who she refers to her as "my partner".

The single 80-year-old, who was once married to screen legend HUMPHREY BOGART and dated FRANK SINATRA, spends all of her time with the Papillon pooch.

Bacall, star of classics including THE BIG SLEEP and KEY LARGO, says, "I've lived alone for 25 years now and most of the time I like it a lot.

"Sophie is very intelligent, sweet and gives me unconditional love - you could never find a man like that! I am very happy to wake up to find her on my chest, licking my face."