Quotes from Laura Whitmore

I'm not confident at all. You just pretend you are.

The dishwasher is the best invention in the world, I didn't grow up with one so it's my prize possession in the kitchen!

We can do things and not be the best. Maybe you were late to work but by god at least you got to work. You may not have the most productive day but well bloody done for getting out from under the duvet.

I've been very lucky that I've interviewed so many different people.

No one escapes the teenage years without a lot of challenges. I had many. I was awkward. Petrified of boys.

It's a bit harder being on TV. I would be open to finding dates through Facebook or Instagram though, does that count? I do love flicking through profiles on my friend's dating apps though!

When my feet look and feel great, I feel great.

If anyone says they haven't experienced sexism then I don't know what life they've lived. Males and females have, for different reasons, and I don't think it's a media thing.

Men can be feminists.

When I hit the dance floor, I hit the dance floor pretty hard!

If people stay in their own little bubbles, none of us will reach our full potential.

When it comes to having children or not having children, I don't think we realise how many women have to deal with things quietly.

I realised years ago that no one really knows what they're doing and you kind of just learn by observing.

I'll wear one dress and someone will be, 'That's a gorgeous dress.' But my mother will be, like, 'What were you wearing? It looked like a chicken.'

I like knowing what's going on in the world - even if most of the time I feel helpless.

I have always loved dancing. I am always that crazy girl on the dance floor, dancing by herself.

Everyone reacts to things differently but just identifying in your own life, what works, seeing what doesn't, is as important for to you to talk about your own mental health.

The salsa is all about hips, being confident and sexiness.

I love candles and creating a homely space.

There's a lot of insecurities and I think that's being human. There's highs and lows and it's about navigating through that.

I played hockey, as most girls who go to convent schools in Ireland do, as well as table tennis and badminton - all the rock 'n' roll sports.

What Irish person doesn't love the Eurovision?

I'm jealous of the 'Love Island' girls. I wish I was that confident.

I snack on almonds and always make sure I have some with me. I hate being hungry.