"Travel, I have belatedly realised, is not just about sightseeing, notching up destinations in a futi..." — Rebecca Front

If somebody puts olives in front of me I have to finish the entire bowl, I can't leave any.

I'm a saver, but not a very successful one. I'm quite cautious about money, which I think you have to be when you're freelance. You're more aware that money comes in dribs and drabs.

When I was younger, I loved people like Beryl Reid and Irene Handl - really strong actresses who could also do comedy.

Seven miles a day is a doddle in the right footwear.