Some people in my family achieved a lot, some people inherited a lot. But I turned my back on the whole thing.

Some people in my family achieved a lot, some people inherited a lot. But I turned my back on the whole thing.

When people said schooldays were the best days of your life, I remember thinking: 'Tell me it's not true. This cannot be it.' I don't think my life has ever been that bad again. It hasn't always been easy but at least I have been free.

I love buying things. I could be one of those crazy hoarders.

I do try and curb my mouth, but I find it really hard. I wonder how many jobs I've talked myself out of!

I was one of those lucky people with only one talent. It is harder for people with many talents to decide what to do.

I can cook to please people, but it's quite conventional. I make a good sponge cake. I find it hard to follow recipes.