64 Quotes by Clare Balding

You hear the word 'cancer,' and you think it is a death sentence. In fact, the shock is the biggest thing about a diagnosis of cancer.

The most important quality in a partner is a sense of humour.

I really love good food occasionally, but I need time to enjoy it, and I need to be hungry.

I don't make decisions for money or popularity. I do things because they're right for me, and they're interesting and challenging.

You come across words all the time that are everyday sexism. I was described as 'competently bossy' and 'bossily competent' by a male journalist, and I thought, 'Gosh, 'bossy' is never used of a man.'

I get a lot of abuse on Twitter. It's mostly homophobic, but what can you do? I just either ignore it or laugh.

I didn't just grow up with horses; I wanted to be one.

I hate being alone, even for 10 minutes.

A lot of interviewers are looking for the dark side. They want to know about the depths of your despair and fear.