Carol Vorderman Quotes

My commitment is to my kids and my mum and I'm having a whale of a time.

I'm a bit frightened of the idea of a full facelift because, when you look in the mirror, you want to look like yourself.

If you're from a poor background, you have to work even harder. But that's what makes you who you are.

My bottom is so big it's got its own gravitational field.

Most people have the wrong idea about me because I've been very private.

I've never once heard my mum shout and she's 83 now. She's incredible. She's very, very happy, slightly eccentric but loves laughing, which I do too.

My first marriage was totally unsuitable and shouldn't have happened. It was a whirlwind, rebound thing. I was 23 or 24 - a baby.

The first couple of days on the detox diet aren't pleasant.

I do need my independence. I have to have that.

When I get tired, I start eating things that I wouldn't normally crave, like biscuits, because they'll give me a bit of energy to keep going.

My father was having an affair with a 16-year-old when Mum was pregnant with me. She found out when I was three weeks old and left, not surprisingly.

Change is one of my favourite words.

After 30 years of television, I want to play more than I used to.

Once you have children it's love without bounds. You would die for them in an instant, without question. How can you better that?

I'm very pleased how my children have turned out.

I would never say never to marrying again but for the time being I'm having a great time.

I drive a tiny Toyota iQ. I'm quite frugal and often cut my own hair.

I would put belly laughing at the top of my highlights list. They always say that laughter is the best medicine.

For now I'm building up stories for the retirement home!

How you look has become ridiculously disproportionate to what you do. Critics are more harsh on female presenters.

Everything has to be organised for kids in London - you can't just walk three roads to see a friend.