There is an eternal humanity that crosses through all people, and it's more interesting often when it's about struggle - not people with champagne glasses.

I grew up in a small town about 40 miles outside London, but it was a fairly cosmopolitan household.

You have to forgive everybody. It's the best beauty treatment.

I have never given up on men easily.

My view is quite simple. When your dog pees on the carpet, you do not give away your dog. You say, This dog is special. I have to teach him not to pee on the carpet. I feel exactly the same way about men. They need to be taught things.

Making the decision to do more serious work raises eyebrows. It's less easy for the industry to deal with.

Being around people with whom you feel a connection, on many levels, not just a professional one, is very relaxing. Your ears are more open to someone who is not a cantankerous bastard.