Quotes from Emily Atack

Some bloke said to me in a restaurant whilst I was eating my dinner, 'No, stop. Starvation suits you.'

I have been through a lot in my life, my parents divorced when I was 16, and it was a very difficult time.

Just because we wear hair extensions and make-up doesn't mean we're the punchline for every joke.

I fancy cartoons; don't even get me started on 'Aladdin.'

I used to use Facetune to get rid of blemishes, and slimming apps because I was scared of being called fat, but no more.

I avoid social media and articles with negative comments about myself, because the first few times that I got called 'fat' broke my heart; it absolutely destroyed me. It's awful when someone says something like that to you.

In this industry, it's very fickle; you don't know where you are.

Divorce, splitting up a family, is a terrible thing.

That was the biggest fear for me - being seen without my straight hair, my makeup or fake tan, being seen without my armour on. That terrified me.

I have learned that I am terrified of everything, but I can get the job done.

My whole life, I've been judged for how I look, which is part and parcel of being in the public eye, playing sexy roles and posing for lad's mags, but I want people to like me for my personality and brain.

Being a curvy girl, I've always, in the past, dressed just what's flattering rather than what I actually really want to wear. I'm trying to say that you can wear whatever you want.

I am so lucky in that I have the most incredible followers and support network.

I love food so much. I love cheese and champagne and salads, fries, yum.

The most important thing in the world is the moment you're in now, so take it and be grateful.

In America, funny women are allowed to be glamorous and funny, but over here, you're not.

I'm not afraid to admit I have therapy. It's nothing to be ashamed of, and it really does help.

I'm naturally a very happy person, but I've had times with depression and have got through it with therapy.

I've had a lot of hilarious things happen to me.

She's gorgeous, my mum: one hell of a woman.

I got really bored of sitting around waiting for work or for the next movie to come along that only 100 people would see. I got bored of being skint, of twiddling my thumbs, wondering how to take my life to the next stage.

Sometimes it's hard to admit, though, especially if you're known as a happy person, because you feel you're letting people down if you're not being happy 24 hours a day.

I love Keith Lemon. I love Holly Willoughby.

I want a part playing a really ugly geek, with no make-up and my hair all tied back, so I could just be a character without worrying how I look.