Success, in whatever form it takes, is a tricky thing - once you've achieved your goal, then what? Where do you aim?

I dont understand boys - just ask my husband.

My dad was a diplomat and after living in America, where I was born, he was posted to Cairo.

When not eating, I like shopping; although I'm afraid I've become a bit of a cliche.

I cry at everything, even the length of the queue at Sainsbury's.

I'm the co-chair of the PTA at my kids' school, Ashmount Primary, in north Islington, London.

Despotism isn't nearly as bad as it's cracked up to be.