Neil Armstrong, when he took his first steps on the moon. I always wanted to be an astronaut when I was growing up.

No matter how hard I try, I will never be able to. . .

Abseil, or anything that involves heights and balance.

The TV show I never tire of is. . .

Eleventh Hour or Taggart . . . I love detective programmes.

I am at my happiest. . .

When I am about to embark on a long-haul journey to some exotic, far-off place.

The first person I call when something goes wrong is. . .

My husband Michael, or my friend Joan Sheehy.

My biggest indulgence is. . .

Clothes, especially anything by the French company Cop Copine.

The one CD I return to time and time again is. . .

Arvo Part's Alina, which is incredibly relaxing.

My holiday heaven is. . .

Peru . . . it's stunning.

The one invention I can never live without is. . .

Luggage on wheels. It transformed my life and helped my back problems!

If I could have one night with anyone, it would be. . .

Apart from my lovely husband, the actor Gael Garcia Bernal.