But reality television is here to stay.

I never did acid, I am just so high anyway.

The nicest thing about coming of age is that I can do whatever I like.

Well it has been very exciting and very changing as well. Celebrating the 40th year and having the album out and the Channel 4 documentary and I resigned from Blind Date.

I did smoke a joint once but I did not enjoy it.

Work is a four-letter word.

I humbly apologise for reality Television.

I didn't think before that I'd done enough to justify publishing an autobiography but after 40 years in show business I'm now ready to tell my story.

The difference with me is that I did inhale.

I love Simon Cowell, he's a dear friend.

I had to do the book because there was an unauthorised biography which didn't tell it like it was.

Each of us will be remembered, either by those close to us or by those who have benefited from the greater good which we have done.

Heaven . . . is the same feeling. . . . No fear. No dark. When you know you are loved . . . that’s the light.

It doesn't matter if you're a man or a woman - stay alert and focused on your surroundings. Travel with friends. Know where you are at all times, and never let your guard down.

I think people have put too much focus on me. I don't think they realize the other weapons we have on this team. I don't think they realize the great offensive line that we have.

Collaboration is a nice change of pace from the often solitary nature of the writer's craft.

I love all kinds of different music.

As a working mum, it's really hard to find time in the day to just relax and take a break. I am constantly on the go.

People seem to forget that Saddam was the only leader in the world who praised the attacks of 9/11 as a good thing.

It's not my duty as an architect to look at it.

The greatest source of happiness is the ability to be grateful at all times.