24 Quotes by Bonnie Langford

'Dr Who' is an extraordinary association that I have because I didn't realise until I was in the show quite how worldwide it is and how popular and how dear it is to so many people's hearts.

I don't read reviews, and I try not to read articles about me. It taints your outlook: if you believe the good things, you've got to believe the bad things, too.

I'd got a part in the original cast of 'Cats' when I was 16, and that kept me going for a while. After that, I felt lost, both personally and professionally - I was trying to find a way not to be seen only as this bubbly, bright, vivacious person. It felt like I'd lost the freedom to make mistakes.

I can't help smiling away and putting that showbiz face on. But behind the smile, I'll be absolutely terrified.

The previous weeks she had birthday parties to go to. Important, normal five-year-old stuff that I want to come first in her life.

What stopped me is the thought I might get stuck in there. I couldn't take being in the spotlight all the time.