Quotes from Debra Stephenson

I love being educated by historical novels.

I try not to dwell too much on it, but I think everyone gets worried about showing off all their flaws on the beach.

If I could do a sort of comical musical, that would be everything!

When I was a child, I did singing and dancing and drama and impressions.

Sexy? Me? I'm too shy.

Family time is the best gift for kids, and often it's the simplest things that make the best moments.

I'm a married woman, so I'm not bothered what other men think of me - but I still want James to fancy me.

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.

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've got no brothers or sisters, so it's really important for me to have friends who I've known for years that I really know I can trust and rely on.

I'd love to be an old actress and still be in a soap.

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 want my children to have fantastic memories of their growing years, so I try to be as much a part of their lives as possible.

My favourite memory was the first time my mum bought me a bubble blower. I must have been the happiest girl in the world that day. I was all over those bubbles like a moth to a flame.

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.

I've always been a fan of 'Coronation Street,' and the chance to work on it was just too good to miss, but it meant a great upheaval for my family.

I'm an old-fashioned girl, and as a kid, I used to go on holidays to Scarborough.

Bourjois make-up comes in amazing colours, and it's great value.

I admire the older ladies who carry on working. Look at Betty Driver on 'Coronation Street' - she's incredible.

I left 'Coronation Street' so I could spend more time with the kids because it was difficult getting a work life balance.

I used to go to auditions, mainly for talent competitions like 'Opportunity Knocks.'

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.

Being on 'Corrie' is the best job I've ever had; leaving is going to break my heart.