Being a mum is the best thing that has ever been given to me in my life. Emilia Fox lifemumthing Change image and share on social
I was quite shy when I was younger, but I'm not one of those people who can complain of a bad childhood or any trauma. There was none in my life. I had a wonderfully happy childhood. Emilia Fox badchildhoodcomplain Change image and share on social
Every day I fantasise about situations and little themes I see in front of me that would make a good beginning of a story. But one has to be disciplined and just sit down and do it. Emilia Fox begindaydiscipline Change image and share on social
I am a single mother - that is the reality. Emilia Fox motherrealitysingle Change image and share on social
Only out of great vulnerability do you discover what strength you have. Having a daughter who I love with all my being has helped me mine the source of that strength to previously unknown depths. Emilia Fox daughterdepthdiscover Change image and share on social
When I go into the garden, I forget everything. It's uncomplicated in my world of gardening. It's trial and error, really. If something doesn't work, it comes out, and you start all over again. Emilia Fox errorforgetgarden Change image and share on social
I am too much of a control freak to be a drinker. Emilia Fox controldrinkerfreak Change image and share on social
I'm not very good at time off. I'm happier when I'm working. It's something to do with not knowing what the next job is, so you appreciate it while it's there. I thrive on it, actually. But now I do it to please myself. Emilia Fox goodhappyjob share on social
I suppose my life has always been about pleasing people, making sure they're all right, doing the right thing. Then, suddenly, you have to face up to what you want and be honest about it. Emilia Fox facehonestlife Change image and share on social
People think of me as a privileged young girl born to wear a chiffon party dress. I was born into a big acting family, and although I absolutely adore them, it's taken me time to work out how or where I feel comfortable. Emilia Fox absolutelyactadore share on social