I wasn't one of those hideous children who make their parents sit through hour-long performances when you're seven. I didn't do anything like that thankfully.

There's lots of different feminist groups. It's not as straightforward as just looking like a plumber.

It is unrealistic to expect an entire profession to be completely good. There are bound to be some individuals who are stressed, who are unkind, who are a bit rubbish at their job, who are in the wrong career.

I took my husband to the hospital yesterday to have 17 stitches out - that'll teach him to buy me a sewing kit for my birthday.

My doctor told me I should get out of breath three times a week, so I took up smoking.

When you get to know someone, you find there's something nasty in their woodshed.

I have a utilitarian approach to dressing; as long as I quite like it and it covers me up, I don't care what it is.