My childhood was really comfortable and secure, but school was a nightmare. I was a lot taller than the other girls and they called me Gitte the giraffe.

People think I'm strong as hard as I look. But I've a very sensitive side and need to be loved by everyone.

Who says I'm gonna marry another guy? In Europe it's not like in America, where you set a date.

Whether you go to Turkey or Mexico, China or Australia, find time to involve yourself with the people you're dealing with.

I go every year to the Huvafen Fushi in the Maldives and it's spectacular.

My childhood was really comfortable and secure, but school was a nightmare. I was a lot taller than the other girls and they called me Gitte the giraffe.

I've covered a lot of ground geographically and emotionally and for years I lost my connection with my family. But the best comfort you can have, whether you are on the phone or sitting there in the living room with them, is with your parents, and to me family has always meant protection. When you smile you get a smile back, unconditionally.