United Kingdom, April 26 -- Carol Burnett "used to climb the Hollywood sign" as a child.

The 93-year-old actress grew up in Los Angeles, and she's admitted to being a little unruly during her younger years.

The movie star - who grew up just north of Hollywood Boulevard - told People: "The neighbourhood kids, we used to climb the Hollywood sign. It's a wonder we didn't break our necks."

Carol enjoyed a simple life during her younger years, and she recalled climbing the Hollywood sign as a fun way to pass the time.

She said: "We would be flying a kite or roller skating or something. The Os were my favourite!"

Carol didn't grow up in a rich family, and she remembers going to watch second-run films with her grandma because they were more...