We inhabit a world where we're taught that we can have what we desire, and tend to act on it - the least we can do is admit to it when we succumb to our instincts. Mariella Frostrup actadmitdesire Change image and share on social
I have a producer friend who despairs that I come across as rather frosty and never show the real me, and she might have a point. Mariella Frostrup despairfriendfrosty Change image and share on social
There are two ways of approaching your time on this planet: one is to sit around waiting for something to happen that will make sense of your existence, and the other is to get out there and find purpose for yourself. Mariella Frostrup approachexistencefind share on social
I love physical books, can't bear to throw them away, and am drowning under the weight of my collection, but I do a lot of my work reading now on my iPad. Mariella Frostrup bearbookcollection Change image and share on social
I would go out with people who really didn't like me very much and then wonder why we weren't getting married! Mariella Frostrup marrypeople Change image and share on social
Emotions are products of our mind, and we can actually train ourselves to choose whether we banish or embrace them. Mariella Frostrup banishchooseembrace Change image and share on social
I used to routinely turn down things that might compound the impression that I was some kind of vacuous blonde. But now, when I look back, I think I should have done them because I would be very rich - being taken seriously isn't all it's cracked up to be. Mariella Frostrup backblondecompound share on social
I've been accused of riding roughshod over others' emotions, and I admit, when I feel a friend is being over-indulgent, my patience is in short supply. Mariella Frostrup accuseadmitemotion Change image and share on social
I was raised a socialist by two very socialist parents, and I still feel very animated about socialist principles. Mariella Frostrup animatefeelparent Change image and share on social
It's an absolute disgrace that there isn't a books programme on the BBC. Mariella Frostrup absolutebbcbook Change image and share on social
