"My mum brought me up to think that personal happiness is more important than your family." — Gail Porter

Mum's a worrier, she looked after everybody apart from herself - I think it runs in the family.

My mother and I were very close and even when I left home and came to London I would ring her every day. She was very proud of me and loved my celebrity. She would often come to shoots and TV shows with me.

The greatest thing you can give a child is confidence.

I have a problem with cleaning. It's my release. I get up at 6 A.M. and clean and hoover and mop everything. Then I feel better.