You know, my mum's always encouraged me and never made my gender an issue, I guess. She brought me up to believe in equality, as opposed to feminism or sexism - so it just meant that my gender was not relevant to what I was capable of achieving.

I'd rather die than let somebody get the better of me.

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.

Sometimes when you've got too much money you lose your imagination.

I'm not interested in what other people are doing. That's their business.

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

I wasn't really comfortable reading until I was 12.