I was mainly raised by a working mum who didn't have much time or inclination for making food. So I had three or four basic meals: fish fingers and a tomato; a packet scotch egg and a tomato; pasta with a tin of tomatoes; and extra mild plastic-y cheddar chopped into cubes with bits of cucumber.

You cannot schedule death.

Mum doesn't like it when I mention that Dad's a better cook than her. He was born in Spain and spent eight years in Portugal and is exceptional at lots of cuisines.

Dressing up is like therapy; I feel better in myself when I've made an effort.

I feel quite fearless protecting the people I love.

I really hate bureaucracy and the idea that I'm not a free person.

My denim jacket had 'I love GNR' and 'I love AC/DC' written all over it, but I always came back to swing.