I want to do something where I play Judi Dench's younger sister or daughter.

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.

In actual life I am a grumpy old bag.

I am not, I repeat, NOT a lesbian - even though I'd like to be one when I grow up.

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?

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

Funny how women are ashamed of their inner fairy whereas men are forever proudly displaying their inner cowboy or fireman