I grew up in a very political household. My mum used to shout at the television. At Mrs. Thatcher. Cherie Lunghi growhouseholdmum Change image and share on social
I grew up in the Fifties, and the majority of people in my class had fathers living at home. I was very aware that I was in the minority. I had a foreign name, and my daddy didn't come and pick me up from school. I felt like an outsider, which probably helped me as an actress. Cherie Lunghi actressawareclass share on social
Whether it's a good thing or a bad thing, the higher your profile, the more castable you are in TV dramas. Cherie Lunghi badcastabledrama Change image and share on social
People ask me how I manage without a man in the same tone they might ask someone how they're doing with just one lung, but it's not like that at all. Cherie Lunghi lungmanmanage Change image and share on social
I've never felt the need to be defined by a man. Cherie Lunghi definefelthave Change image and share on social
I've got an overactive, analytical brain. I get frustrated, impatient, angry with myself. I swear at myself a lot. Cherie Lunghi analyticangrybrain Change image and share on social
I can honestly say I love getting older. Then again, I never put my glasses on before looking in the mirror. Cherie Lunghi glasshonestlylove Change image and share on social
Whitley Bay was my first experience of the seaside. I'd buy my bucket and spade, and beach ball, and all the shops were teeming with toys. I used to spend hours on the shuggy boats. Cherie Lunghi ballbaybeach Change image and share on social
I've been a single parent for a long time. It reminds me of being a waitress. As you walk back to the kitchen, requests come at you from all sides. You're doing the job of two - you have to be highly organised. Cherie Lunghi backhavehighly share on social
I ski every three years or so. I don't have the ingrained confidence that others do, but I'll happily toddle about a green or blue run. Cherie Lunghi blueconfidencegreen Change image and share on social
