I thought it was strange that I was called after a woman who killed herself in ancient literature. You just don't call your kid Dido and send her to school. But it's great for me now. It's just another thing that makes me stand out.

It's great to just disappear, grab a suitcase, switch the answering machine on and just go somewhere else.

I feel very warm towards Mum and Dad for giving us the independence they did. My childhood, and the fact we didn't have a TV, gave me a boundless imagination.

Thirty is not an age for a woman anymore.

I like being a strong, independent woman, and to be honest, I was never afraid to be on my own.

Why don't I watch the ocean?My lover's gone.No earthly ships will ever bring him home againbring him home again.

I really enjoy being single again. I spent a lot of time in a relationship and the nearer we came to the end, the more difficult it got. You don't see things clearly as long as you're still involved.