I can't bear the thought of retirement, and I haven't prepared myself for it. I don't play bridge, and I don't play golf. I do play tennis, but you can't do that every day of the week. Mary Berry bearbridgeday Change image and share on social
The very best hotel I've stayed in is the Intercontinental on Park Lane. We went there for the Chelsea Flower Show a few years ago, and it was sheer luxury. Everybody had a smile on their face. I came home and changed all my pillows because the hotel ones were so beautiful. Mary Berry agobeautifulchange share on social
Lots of people have written to say 'Bake Off' has inspired them to bake with their children. I feel proud about that; it's exactly what I used to do with mine. Mary Berry bakechildfeel Change image and share on social
When you're on the way up, you have to take all the jobs because bills have to be paid. Mary Berry billjobpay Change image and share on social
Life is all about sharing. If we are good at something, pass it on. That is the pleasure I get from teaching - whether it is television or books. We should all share. Mary Berry bookgoodlife Change image and share on social
I would always stand up for women, but I don't want women's rights and all that sort of thing. I love to have men around, and I suppose if you're a true feminist, you get on and do it yourself. I love it when someone says, 'I'll get your coat' or, 'I'll look after you', or offers you a seat on the bus. I'm thrilled to bits. I'm not a feminist. Mary Berry bitbuscoat share on social
You've got to pay an awful lot for your hotel before you get fresh orange juice. If a hotel has got proper orange juice - and you do expect it if you're abroad - I rank the hotel highly. Mary Berry abroadawfulexpect Change image and share on social
I never fry a doughnut! If you want a doughnut, go and buy one once in a blue moon. It's about everything in moderation. Mary Berry bluebuydoughnut Change image and share on social
If you're feeling a little bit down, a bit of kneading helps. Mary Berry bitefelthelp Change image and share on social
My best holidays were in Devon and Cornwall when the children were growing up. We always used to stay on farms because our children were pretty wild, and it was great going to the beach every day. We used to go to Launceston and Salcombe and all over those two counties. Mary Berry beachchildcornwall share on social