Quotes from Geri Halliwell

A lot of people have said that I've got a voice that speaks to children. I think I've got a natural naivety to me. I'm childish.

When I'm scared, my natural state is to hide and run for cover.

I'm much more accepting of myself. A lot of my body issues have naturally settled down.

The truth sets you free. It's a very liberating thing, when you say this is who I am warts and all and then you can just get on with life. It's amazing.

Someone taught me how to eat properly. Learning from others is important when it's not working for yourself.

There's always going to be that pressure when you're in front of the camera. When you're famous it's just an extreme version of reality and there's a pressure to look a certain way.

I think I've really learned how important it is to empower women.

We are obsessed with image. I don't think we should take it that seriously.

Perfectionism kills art. I find that if I criticise myself, it spoils the fun. You can get paralysed by analysis - it takes all the playfulness away.

My daughter is the biggest gift; I've said it so many times and it sounds like a cliche, but the thing about being a parent is when you think you've cracked it, and you're on top of your game, they change again and you have to catch up and adjust. I feel such a responsibility to instill good values in her, to be polite, to have discipline.

There's always going to be that pressure when you're in front of the camera. When you're famous it's just an extreme version of reality and there's a pressure to look a certain way.

I do get scared, but I think - like it says in another book I've read - feel the fear and do it anyway. I try to have courage, pray a little bit and work through it. I'd rather try, even if I fail.

Yes, Sept 11th was unfortunate