107 Quotes by Sandi Toksvig

I was never interested in how I look.

I love 'Teach Yourself' books. I bought an old weaving loom and had no time for classes, but one 'Teach Yourself' later, and my bobbin is flying.

The secret to my success is to work seven days a week. It's as disappointing an answer as the one about how to lose weight. Eat less. Sleep less. Very boring.

You want a kitchen put in, I'm your girl. I'm very handy, and I love a practical challenge. I fit all the stereotypes of the lesbian with power tools.

I'm quite a shy person, and I dislike narcissism intensely.

I haven't got the patience for small talk, although I once saw a woman standing on her own in the corner, and I realised it was Monica Lewinsky, and I had the nicest evening with her - she was charming.

Mostly, I'm totally happy in my own space at home with the door closed with my family and friends.

I was born gay, OK? I've always known. I don't think my family were the least bit surprised.

For three months, when I was 23 years old, I worked as a clerk at Wandsworth Sewer.