Being made to feel like an irrelevant child was probably an asset. Benign negligence is not a bad parental attitude or at least a cross between a benevolent dictator and benign negligence - you should just let kids crack on with it. Clare Balding assetattitudebad share on social
I think all kids should have something they feels is theirs. Clare Balding feltkid Change image and share on social
When you're little, your father is your hero. Mine was. Then it all becomes more complicated. Clare Balding complicatefatherhero Change image and share on social
Swimmers provide much healthier role models for teenagers than the catwalk. Clare Balding catwalkhealthymodel Change image and share on social
The most important quality in a partner is a sense of humour. Clare Balding humourimportantpartner Change image and share on social
I am many things, but one of the things I am is a lesbian. Clare Balding lesbianthing Change image and share on social
Weekends are a real luxury for me because I'm usually working. Clare Balding luxuryrealweekend Change image and share on social
I think I can be spiritual, and I can feel that I want to live well, I want to do things that I'm proud of, and I think that's important. Now, do I need a church to tell me that? Actually, no, I don't. Clare Balding churchfeelimportant share on social
I cannot be a placard waver for every campaign; that's why I have mostly kept quiet about gay marriage. Clare Balding campaigngaymarriage Change image and share on social
