I need to be in charge, and that comes from when I was growing up and money was always an issue. I didn't want to feel the fear of poverty again, and I suppose, in that way, I qualify as Thatcher Youth.

Having a daughter has reawakened my sense of feminism. I want to protect her.

I'm a woman, and I'm interested in writing stories from a female perspective.

Feminism isn't just for women. It's for men.

The biggest thing for me with charity is awareness. Obviously as an athlete, I have an opportunity to make people more aware. The average person doesn't have that opportunity, so the best way is to spare some money, clothing, food - something. Most of us have a little excess of something that we can give.

I was always bad with money, and I think most artistes are like that. They don't use both sides of the brain.

Why do I have an issue with banks? They have their greedy fingers in everyone's money. No other industry has the power to deduct a bill or fees directly from your own bank account without so much as a notice.

Money can't buy love, but it improves your bargaining position.