Being rich and miserable has got to be better than poor and unhappy.

I come from a family of traders; my grandmother and my mother were very good at making money.

I have never, for a single moment, been aware of pressure from anyone in television about how I dress, what my shape is or how I speak. I've always written my own scripts. I've always been the first to point out that I need to be fit. I need to look good.

I've always taken risks and bought property well. As journalism wasn't particularly well paid, buying homes and selling them for profit improved my income.

I do think your attitude towards money is an inherent part of your character.

Property is my major investment. My accountant has put money into various long-term savings arrangements. To be honest, I am a bit vague about all that stuff.

I was thrilled when a designer shop assistant said I was a size smaller than Madonna!