Rescuing my dog who'd escaped into the woods behind my garden.

A phrase I use far too often is. . . I've lost my phone, purse, house keys. . .

I wish people would take more notice of. . .

Each other because a civilised society is one where we regard each other with compassion and respect.

The most surprising thing that ever happened to me was. . . Being asked to be the patron of Great Ormond Street Hospital.

A common misconception of me is. . . That I'm pregnant. I'm not . . .

I'm just fat. I'll have to start doing a few sit-ups to end the rumours.

I'm not a politician but. . .

Inheritance tax. I think it's an insult. It's triple taxation on your hard-earned cash. Who can afford to pay 40% death duties?

I'm good at. . . Mathematics. I thrive on numbers. When I was at school there were eight of us who took our maths Olevel a year early. I love figures to bits. I always try to beat the calculator.

But I'm very bad at. . . Sharing responsibilities and delegating. It's a typical Aries trait.

The ideal night out is. . . Catching up with old friends over cocktails and discovering a great restaurant. I love my food perhaps a little too much.

In moments of weakness I. . . Internet shop.

It's just too easy.

You know me as a presenter, but in a truer life I'd have been a. . .

Travel writer. I've actually dabbled in it and been published.

The best age to be is. . . Probably 19 when I discovered boys and just how much fun they could be.

In a nutshell, my philosophy is this. . . We 're here for a good time, not a long time.