Shirley MacLaine not lonely so long as she has her dog

We previously told you about the book Shirley MacLaine co-wrote with her dog and how she speaks her own "humanimal" language with the pooch.

In an article on FemaleFirst.co.uk, Shirley says she'd be a recluse if not for her dog, Terry. Shirley says, "I'm a phony recluse... I love my own company." But being alone doesn't mean being without Terry: "How I would feel now about my own company without Terry, my dog, is another question."

Shirley shares more about her reincarnation pact with Terry and what she's learned from Terry on the FemaleFirst.co.uk Web site.