My mum taught me that redheads shouldn't wear pink, red or orange, but if you choose the right shade, such as a bright orange or a cherry red, it can look fabulous.

I was always very determined, as was my husband, that we wouldn't let any of our children act when they were young.

I think all good writing is a struggle. To write as well as you feel you can has to be a struggle, almost by definition, because you could always improve.

I don't agree with the whole 'my mother's my friend' approach, because you're their mum and there has to be a difference between the generations.

I try to be classic without being mumsy.

I've never particularly liked the idea of looking back; I'd rather look forward

We get a lot of overseas people wanting to order cakes.