I loved being pregnant. I felt unapologetically curvy, sexy, and intensely feminine. After giving birth I joined the ranks of millions of new mothers when I moaned, 'Why do I still look pregnant?'

I have very high standards for every part of life - my work, my relationships, food, love. I can't just pretend.

I've thought for a long time that my body type would have worked well in the '70s. The idea that you could be a broad-shouldered, small-breasted woman and still wear really great outfits.

Not everything has to be a couples' event.

Enjoy the pregnancy, not racing ahead and relishing the moment. I think people see pregnancy as something to get over with, but every stage of becoming a mother is really special.

When you choose to be an actor, you are going against the odds.

If I have to draw attention away from some hormone-induced acne on my chin, I put on a lot of mascara.