Recovery is a bit like an addiction; you take it day by day. If you set yourself too many goalposts, you'll have problems.

I received a wonderful email after I spoke at a school from a girl who'd lived in a war zone and endured horrors no human being should suffer, let alone a child. This young lady was fortunate to be bought to Britain and seemed to adjust well, but suddenly found herself falling off the rails and sliding into hell when I chatted to her. In her letter, she told me the difference that I'd made. She's now 20 years old and a fashion designer employing staff and she puts her work ethic down purely to talking to me. It's my most treasured letter.

I prefer cash but so many places only take cards these days, it forces you down a line and I don't like that.

If I'm out shopping and someone talks to me, I get startled, as I'm not a natural celebrity.

Everyone in my family was a very serious worker, always with a determination to provide for each other.

Recovery is a bit like an addiction; you take it day by day. If you set yourself too many goalposts, you'll have problems.

If you constantly dwell on the past that's where you end up living.