Gail Porter

The greatest thing you can give a child is confidence.

I'm so bored of all these girls who have written about 20 books by the time they're 25.

I used to be pretty reckless. When I was a runner for a production company, I drove a massive 16 seater van. I was only 18. I mean I look young now, but then I looked about 12.

I'm tall, fat, rather bald, red-faced, double-chinned, black-haired, have a deep voice, and wear glasses for reading.

The whole period has taught me that I enjoy being part of an ensemble rather than just a front man. Don't get me wrong - I enjoy that too, but I get more enjoyment out of really listening to everyone.

I used to enjoy bad television, like really bad quiz programmes or sitcoms.