My parents didn't want me to be an actor. They didn't think I could take the rejection, and I have to say they were probably right.

I've always taken a lot of exercise - I get a bit depressed if I don't. In terms of food, I'm a bit of a grazer.

I pay our nanny more than Im earning.

I hate feeling full, so Christmas is about the only time I really stuff myself.

I know one thing - if I didn't have TV and theatre and radio, the world would be a much more boring place.

My parents didn't want me to be an actor. They didn't think I could take the rejection, and I have to say they were probably right.

Friday is my night for letting my hair down, and once a month a group of my old male friends will come down and stay at our house in Hampshire.