My parents' marriage was very rocky. They were always arguing. When they split up when I was in my 20s, my brother and I were both delighted because we knew they weren't good for each other.
Gail PorterI used to be pretty reckless. When I was a runner for a production company, I drove a massive 16 seater van. I was only 18. I mean I look young now, but then I looked about 12.
Gail PorterI'm a mum, so my wardrobe consists of sweaters and jeans. As long as I don't leave the house forgetting my jeans, I count that as a fashion success.
Gail PorterYou can go to the doctor a million times if you're feeling down, and get nowhere, but if you go for a run it makes you feel really good.
Gail PorterI know a lot of celebrity types go for Kabbalah and Scientology. But why pay 10 per cent of your earnings to someone when it's all common sense: treat others as you'd like to be treated yourself.
Gail PorterBut I love New York. I used to set my alarm clock when I was there, and get up at 4am and get a coffee, just because I could.
Gail PorterUsually I trundle about in trainers and baggy jeans, looking about as attractive as a potato.
Gail PorterMy mum brought me up to think that personal happiness is more important than your family.
Gail PorterIt's horrible, horrible, horrible. It took a year and a half until I found out that I had post-natal depression.
Gail PorterWhat's so brave about being bald? I've not fought for my country or found the cure for cancer - I've just gone out without my hat on!
Gail PorterMum's a worrier, she looked after everybody apart from herself - I think it runs in the family.
Gail PorterTV presenting isn't the hardest job in the world, and I've done all right financially out of it.
Gail PorterMy mother and I were very close and even when I left home and came to London I would ring her every day. She was very proud of me and loved my celebrity. She would often come to shoots and TV shows with me.
Gail PorterI have a problem with cleaning. It's my release. I get up at 6 A.M. and clean and hoover and mop everything. Then I feel better.
Gail PorterI didn't have any problem bonding with Honey, but I was plagued with insecurities about my ability to bring up my baby.
Gail PorterWhen I was bald, I went through a period where I seemed to do nothing except TV programmes about being bald.
Gail PorterSo long as you've got your friends about you, and a good positive attitude, you don't really have to care what everyone else thinks.
Gail Porter