I spent my entire childhood living abroad because of my father's occupation, so we were on long-haul flights all the time.

I don't subscribe to the 'Doctor Who' magazine and we've only got the normal amount of 'Doctor Who' fridge magnets.

There is an inherent tolerance and kindness in the state school teenagers I know.

My parents' generation's benchmark was simple: Fat Equals Bad.

There is so much that is positive, wonderful even, about state schools. At a state school your kids will learn to live alongside and appreciate other kids from many diverse and different cultures.

If I'm hunting down gifts, I like to buy locally.

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