They say behind every great man is a great woman, but I think it works the other way round as well.
Debra Stephenson
I try not to dwell too much on it, but I think everyone gets worried about showing off all their flaws on the beach.
You lose yourself when you first become a mum. It's easy to let yourself go.
I have thin skin, so I have to work on my cellulite by exercising.
I've always seen the best in people.
My view is that homeopathy is what you can do before you go to a doctor, not instead of going to a doctor, and it's a way of being positive and pro-active about health.
When I did 'Opportunity Knocks' at 14, it was singing in other people's voices. So I'm more comfortable doing that.
If I could do a sort of comical musical, that would be everything!
Bourjois make-up comes in amazing colours, and it's great value.
There was always comical aspects of everything I've done, 'Playing The Field' again, I played a comical character even though it was a drama - I like the light and shade.
I like to keep things moving; when I say moving, I mean different. I like to keep things changing in my life all the time, so sometimes it might be drama; sometimes it might be drama. At some point, I might get the chance to do something musical.
I left 'Coronation Street' so I could spend more time with the kids because it was difficult getting a work life balance.
Acting and performing is part of who I am.
When I was a child, I did singing and dancing and drama and impressions.
I used to go to auditions, mainly for talent competitions like 'Opportunity Knocks.'
On Saturday morning, I like to get up early and go out - TV is banned!
Sunday nights are my favourite.
It's important to do what's right for you. Some people who have a healthy diet and exercise regularly will always be a size 14 because that is right for them. It's about being fit and healthy rather than being a perfect 10.
I've got a bread maker, so sometimes I make my own. That's what's lovely about not working full-time: I can bake bread.
One-legged squats are amazing for the glutes, so I've actually managed to change the shape of my bum by building up the bits of muscle.
If I feel like I need comfort food, I'll have a bowl of porridge with honey, and instead of a sweet sugar fix, I'll eat a probiotic yogurt.
I love the idea of the Swinging Sixties in London.
I love being educated by historical novels.
My husband is the love of my life.
I do have the tan done now and again. I go for something called a Fantasy Tan.
If I ever get chatted up, I never realise it. I just think men are being friendly.
I've been writing songs since my teens.
Time is so precious with kids that you have to spend as much time with them as you can.
There comes a point in your life where you have to accept that you cant work all the time because there are people that need you waiting at home.
I love comedy, but I feel like I need to keep doing drama when I can.
Criticism is frightening.
For me, it's all about healthy eating and working out. If I have to look slim for a bikini, then I will eat lots more salad and fruit, which are low in calories and don't make you look bloated.
I put weight on easily if I eat too much and don't exercise. When I went on my honeymoon in 1999, I put on a stone in three weeks!
It's quite different to do a vocal performance, opposed to a performance where you are seen, because in some ways, you don't need to worry about what you look like - you don't have to sit in a makeup chair for a long time!
In the normal world, the residents of Scream Street would not be welcome - they would be seen as freaks and ghouls, so it wouldn't be OK for them to be there. Scream Street is a haven for them; it's their own little place where they can be safe.
I like shopping, but I don't often get a chance to go, so I end up buying clothes from shoots I work on.
I'm a hoarder.
I don't spend a lot on clothes.
I'll buy half the wardrobe after 'The Impressions Show' has finished - I know it fits and looks good, because I'm impersonating people such as Angelina Jolie.
I used to do cabaret as a kid and always wanted to pick it up again.
I'm an old-fashioned girl, and as a kid, I used to go on holidays to Scarborough.
Being on 'Corrie' is the best job I've ever had; leaving is going to break my heart.
I love glamour.
I've used Dermalogica skin care for years, ever since a friend who works in a spa told me it was better than anything you can get from a beauty counter. I've tried switching to other products, but my skin doesn't feel as good.
Sexy? Me? I'm too shy.
I'm a married woman, so I'm not bothered what other men think of me - but I still want James to fancy me.
As a mum of two myself, I know how important it is to encourage your kids to get involved in a variety of different skills as they grow up.
Experiencing lots of different things is what being a kid is all about, and it helps make the most of their childhood.
I just love performing.
I'd love to be an old actress and still be in a soap.
