I chose a career in obstetrics and gynecology because there's something about honoring women, honoring the birth process. We all come from women, and there's something extraordinary about the mothers who raised us.

I was born in 1954. My parents were brought up in the war years, and life was hard.

Dying is easy, it's living that scares me to death.

I haven't lived my life through my daughters. Some parents devote everything to their children, which must be so hard, and it's very beautiful. But I'm a working parent, so I've always kept my own life.

I think my daughters have a pretty healthy self-awareness but I can't speak on their behalf.

Most women are dissatisfied with their appearance - it's the stuff that fuels the beauty and fashion industries.

I used to be obsessed about how I presented myself. I didn't want other people dressing me because I didn't want to be treated like a clothes horse.