I've never known my real father, and I've never looked for a father figure in a boyfriend, but I suppose I have looked for real father figures in my life - and I've acquired more than one. I certainly couldn't ask for better ones. I love them enormously - and they know that.

I make many mistakes. Many mistakes. I'm not a perfect human being. I have to learn from my mistakes. And a lot of the ones I've made have been public. So I always get nervous when people speak about something that sounds like a role model, because I don't know if I've been a great role model myself.

I've been doing my job well for 17 years. People must see something in me. Otherwise, I'd be over and out.

I don't worry about a number. I'm fine with aging.

In fact, I don't read newspapers any longer.

I was always told to avoid being famous just for being famous. That's something that has always stuck in my mind. I like to work. It helps if you like what you do.

My mum [who has breast cancer] is a fighter. I've got that from her, I know she's a fighter.