I loved doing 'Countdown.' I now consider that I was very, very lucky - not just because it was such a wonderful show to do, but because it lasted for so long.

I would never say never to marrying again but for the time being I'm having a great time.

One day Mum saved up for this exciting new thing - a frozen chicken. She cooked it on the Sunday and we all sat around waiting for it, but there was a terrible smell from the kitchen. She didn't realise that the giblets were in a plastic bag inside it. We just ate vegetables and she cried and cried.

I'm a bit frightened of the idea of a full facelift because, when you look in the mirror, you want to look like yourself.

If you're from a poor background, you have to work even harder. But that's what makes you who you are.

The first couple of days on the detox diet aren't pleasant.

I cannot do the piece-of-talking-meat thing, the 'Here's your money, wear a pretty dress and take the cheque.' I'm not made that way. I have to be as good as I can be at whatever I do.