Now. I enjoy what I do for a living, the children are here and I am still happily married after 25 years.
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We’re in such a good place now as a family. It’s the same for my career. I say no to so many things; I never used to be able to.
I’m always happiest when I’m with my family.
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On BBC Breakfast, I accidentally said “fuck” on air. My microphone had been turned on when I wasn’t in the room. It went out across the telly and they had to apologise.
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