A friend and I were talking about eating disorders and he said: “Well, we never have to worry about you not eating.”
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 10 February 2024 source ↗
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That I wouldn’t be successful. Joke’s on them, I guess.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 June 2023 source ↗
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“Your cooking sucks” – before I learned to cook in Covid.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 September 2024 source ↗
Someone said that I had a laugh like Jimmy Carr.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 September 2025 source ↗
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View profile →As someone who loved her family and friends, worked hard, got successful and had a lovely time in the process.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 June 2023 source ↗
You’ve got to keep trying because you don’t know what amazing things are round the corner. Also, always be grateful – at one point you wished to be where you are today.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 June 2023 source ↗
Euphoria, passion and feeling like nothing else in the world matters.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 June 2023 source ↗
I can be properly stubborn sometimes – but that’s me being a classic Leo.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 June 2023 source ↗
I did work in retail while I was getting into presenting and the hours were long and you were always on your feet. It was good vibes, though.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 June 2023 source ↗
My Birkin bags, which I plan to pass on to my future children.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 June 2023 source ↗
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