My best friend is the most important girl, outside of family, to me. I met her when I went to college and we bonded immediately. I'd do anything for her at any time. We phone each other every day.

Why would anyone want to be called a size zero or even aspire to being a zero? I don't even understand the thinking behind it, let alone the practicalities. What is all that about?

That's the awful thing about dating. Tight underwear. We would all like to be in a big bra and pants and when you are in a secure relationship you can do that.

When I wrote 'Dear Fatty,' I realised that sitting and writing alone is an absolute joy.

Divorce is not easy, but if you genuinely put your kids first, that dictates the civility you should show each other. What example are you otherwise?

That's the weird thing about not being married - you can't get regular kissing; you can't be guaranteed of it, and that's a great shame.

For me, whatever age or size I've been, I have rather liked myself. The shell is not the thing at all.