I'd be happy to stay single now because I've always been in relationships. For the first time ever I can do what I want, when I want, with who I want, without answering to anyone. Carol Vorderman answerhappyhave Change image and share on social
Everything has to be organised for kids in London - you can't just walk three roads to see a friend. Carol Vorderman friendkidlondon Change image and share on social
I loved doing 'Countdown.' I now consider that I was very, very lucky - not just because it was such a wonderful show to do, but because it lasted for so long. Carol Vorderman countdownlastlong Change image and share on social
When I get tired, I start eating things that I wouldn't normally crave, like biscuits, because they'll give me a bit of energy to keep going. Carol Vorderman biscuitbitecrave Change image and share on social
I would put belly laughing at the top of my highlights list. They always say that laughter is the best medicine. Carol Vorderman bellyhighlightlaugh Change image and share on social
It really was hand-to-mouth and you can say, 'Poor little me, how dreadful, what a deprived childhood', but I didn't feel that way at all. It's all about the attitude at home. Carol Vorderman attitudechildhooddeprive Change image and share on social
After 30 years of television, I want to play more than I used to. Carol Vorderman playtelevisionyear Change image and share on social
I've never once heard my mum shout and she's 83 now. She's incredible. She's very, very happy, slightly eccentric but loves laughing, which I do too. Carol Vorderman eccentrichappyhave Change image and share on social
My father was having an affair with a 16-year-old when Mum was pregnant with me. She found out when I was three weeks old and left, not surprisingly. Carol Vorderman affairfatherfind Change image and share on social
We all have, in my family, what we call the 'Vorderman bottom' - a sticky out, bigger-than-normal, signature, of the rear variety. It's been a family joke all our lives - even my lovely brother has one. I know the lines to all the good singalong big bum songs. Carol Vorderman bigbottombrother share on social