I would like better colouration of my legs, like a little less of that English mottled purple thing that makes it necessary to wear tights all the time.

I part-own a bookshop for some strange coincidence of reasons, and it is one of the best things I part-own in my life, or own in my life. I do not know, it just feels great.

The narrative of so many fairy tales are timeless in so many different cultures, and they have been since the dawn of man. They represent escapism, but they all feature themes that have such poignancy in a modern world.

I was like most teenagers. I wanted to look more conventional - you know, to just be the pretty girl in school.

Every time I have to try on a wig for work, I get excited about the colour; I've often thought about going for a platinum bob or also raven black, as it looks so great against pale skin. But I always end up being loyal to my red colour.

Don't overpluck your eyebrows. A make-up artist told me this once, and I've always remembered it.

I have set up several businesses as social businesses, and I am a great believer that the power of business should be used for good.