I'd much rather be known as some curvy Kate than as some skinny stick.

There are moments to indulge and enjoy, but I always know when it's time to go home and wash my knickers.

I danced a lot when I was younger, and I've always had decent, shapely legs and thought it's now or never. I mean, when you're pushing 40, are you really going to wander around in a dress that's midthigh length?

Of course I believe in marriage. Commitment to one other person in life is glorious.

It doesn't matter how old you are, or what you do in your life, you never stop needing your mom.

The things that make me happiest in the whole world are going on the occasional picnic, either with my children or with my partner. Big family gatherings, and being able to go to the grocery store - if I can get those things in, I’m doing good.

I will tell you that when I was heavy, people would say to me - and it was such a backhanded compliment - they would say, 'You've got such a beautiful face,' in the way of, like, 'Oh, isn't it a shame that from the neck down you're questionable.'