Most people have the wrong idea about me because I've been very private.

Next year, I hope there will be even more parties, lots of holidays and just having a good time, really. Plus wing-walking, air shows and learning to fly, as they are all things I want to do. I won't be restricted by age.

Turning 50 changed me and I'm far more accepting of myself. I'm not thin, but I am a size 10. I go in at the middle and very much out at the bottom and top. And now I think, 'Well, that's how I am.

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.

Everything has to be organised for kids in London - you can't just walk three roads to see a friend.

I drive a tiny Toyota iQ. I'm quite frugal and often cut my own hair.

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