And sometimes when I would get in the morning, when we'd go out - we'd see shrapnel and bits of stuff in the streets and bombed buildings, and - but I was evacuated a lot. Every time the blitz got heavy, my parents would take us off to the country.

If you eat junk, you look like junk. People say, 'It's not my fault, it's my glands.' It's not; it's greed!

I'm a woman for all seasons. I mix 'n' match, do designer and high street - keep all my good pieces. I design all my evening and cocktail dresses most of the time as I dislike what is out there.

If I hear the word 'retire,' it makes me want to throw up. And then do what? Sit around all day watching television?

I think it is shocking that 15- and 16-year-olds leave school unable to add up and with the reading ability of a four-year-old.

I'm extremely happy in my life. I consider myself to be very blessed.

I'm a bit shy, I suppose, and a bit lazy.