There are some wonderful aspects to Christmas. It's magical. And each year, from at least November, well, September, well, if I'm honest, May, I look forward to it hugely.

You need to know that even as life develops in superficially disappointing ways, there is still fun to be had.

My mum said to me once years ago, which really spurred me on, 'You're the funniest person I know'. I loved that.

We all have our worries about our bodies and our looks. We just need to make the best of our lovely, wonky selves. The key is never to compare and try to be something you're not.

I have written the only diet book that I believe needs to exist, and here it is: CHAPTER ONE: Eat a bit less. CHAPTER TWO: Move about a bit more. THE END.

Look in the mirror and say, 'There is none other like you and for that reason alone you are beautiful.

Pessimism is my default setting.