I like to remind the contestants where they are by playing the 'Bake Off' theme tune on my phone as they walk into the tent. They freak out, as it suddenly dawns on them that they're on the show. Paul Hollywood bakecontestantdawn Change image and share on social
Even I don't always come up to my own standards of perfection. Paul Hollywood perfectionstandard Change image and share on social
I've been on and off motorbikes most of my life. Paul Hollywood havelifemotorbike Change image and share on social
I may demonstrate the various stages of making a loaf on stage, but they don't end up in the final product I lift out of the oven at the end. If it were real food preparation, I'd wear a hair net, a hat, and rubber gloves - not a pretty sight. Paul Hollywood demonstrateendfinal share on social
My own preferred fitness regime is to use my bicycle. Paul Hollywood bicyclefitnessprefer Change image and share on social
I'm quite shy, really. The figure you see on TV, that's just a persona. I like getting home, putting my feet up, getting into my slippers and dressing gown. Paul Hollywood dressfigurefoot Change image and share on social
I love the sensation of being out in the open air, far away from all the distractions of modern life. I will usually disappear for a couple of hours, and that time on my bike is quite sacred, as it's when I do all my serious thinking. Sometimes I will stop off at bikers' cafe and have a bacon sandwich. Paul Hollywood airbaconbike share on social
I think baking's far easier than cooking, and because of that, it's more approachable. Paul Hollywood approachablebakecook Change image and share on social
I love evangelising about baking and passing the word on, and I will carry on doing that. Paul Hollywood bakecarryevangelise Change image and share on social
I have gone through some bad times with my own business. At one point, I was working my socks off, driving, delivering, baking. It was hard, hard work. But I worked through it. Running your own bakery is hard. I never came close to bankruptcy, but I had to cut back on staff. Paul Hollywood backbadbake share on social