Quotes from Zoe Ball

I pride myself on buying really good presents.

Yes, this a disease, and men suffering with depression need help. It takes the right person to break through to someone who has been brave enough to reach out.

I know I'm not everyone's taste and that's fine, and that is the beauty of digital and radio that you can find what you want to listen to.

It's not saving the world or anything but I still get such a rush from live television.

In my middle age I seem to love a bit of pastoral telly: 'Countryfile,' 'Springwatch.' I love watching people in nature. It's a moment of calm, it's a moment of meditation.

My family love Khruangbin's faraway soundscapes.

I'm a terrible late-night snacker.

I've listened to Terry Wogan since I was a girl; my parents listened to David Jacobs and Desmond Carrington.

I've ridden shopping bikes. My dad held my saddle and pushed me along when I was five. I've had a go on a BMX.

I remember Will Smith and me seeing who had the most sticky-out ears.

I went to Manchester, didn't know anyone, got a job as a runner and worked my butt off. I got paid 60 quid a week, and lived above a pub.

Whatever has gone on in the week, 'Gardeners' World' marks the end of it.

Brighton is such a good place to bring up kids.

I wish I was slimmer, but cheesecake, crumble and custard, panna cotta... I love 'em all!

I generally buy things for people that I'd love to receive myself - so I have plenty of time to curate my own wish list while I shop.

I do think, of course, that women and men should be paid the same.

It's great fun to try to entertain.

I was given a lot of opportunities when I was younger that I kind of threw away.

I love a good cup of tea and you can never have too many mugs. Even better if it's homemade pottery, inspired by 'The Great Pottery Throw Down.'

The kids are always so passionate. I feel like they are our protectors. They care so much about recycling and climate change.

I've seen friends get together with someone who's not single, and thought, 'God, don't' - but then it has worked out. Equally, I've seen friends go through terrible times, but still manage to stay together.

I was lucky enough to go to rehab.

The worst thing was being in the car and hearing someone else do your show. Three records in, 'She's still not here.' Four records in, 'She's still not here.'

I don't have regrets, life is too short. You have to think about the positives and move forward.