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.

I haven't really ever had to audition for anything.

I have turned away from the thought of writing fiction in the past through what I suppose is, actually, fear. The direct, raw invitation for the reader to come in and explore my imagination is fairly scary for me so I have busied myself with so much else.

Theatre outings are my favourite thing to spend money on. The most influential play I saw was Bent, which starred Ian McKellen. And I loved the original performance of The Rocky Horror Show, with Richard OBrien and Tim Curry at the Royal Court, when I was about 15.

I've never disliked myself, and my weight has had nothing to do with my self-esteem.

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?

I am a kid in the dressing-up box at heart.