Gail Porter

My parents' marriage was very rocky. They were always arguing. When they split up when I was in my 20s, my brother and I were both delighted because we knew they weren't good for each other. ”

I love books. ”

But I love New York. I used to set my alarm clock when I was there, and get up at 4am and get a coffee, just because I could. ”

Mmm, I love Yoda. I didn't like Jar Jar Binks though, he was all wrong. ”

I read everything and anything. I love books. ”

I used to be pretty reckless. When I was a runner for a production company, I drove a massive 16 seater van. I was only 18. I mean I look young now, but then I looked about 12. ”

I try to cope with everything through humor. ”

Exercise keeps me occupied, which is good for my mental health. ”

People say, what is she thinking? I'm thinking: fun; cash; travel. ”

My mum brought me up to think that personal happiness is more important than your family. ”