Quotes from Jenny Ryan

One person might be able to learn by reading, another will have a good audio memory, and another will make notes in different colored pens. I have a more multi sensory memory - I remember what I was doing when I learnt it and where I was.

Being a Chaser you are not supposed to show any vulnerability.

And I'm a big fan of Benedict Cumberbatch.

Paul Sinha is a very good piano player and singer.

I actually worked on the pilot of 'The Chase' and wrote the questions on it.

I loved the show from the start and thought, 'I wish I could be a Chaser.'

I have to put my outfit on in the same order. It's sort of a superstition. The last thing I put on is the glasses.

I get quite a lot of people chatting to me online. Some of the messages do take me by surprise. They can be flattering.

I decided the things I enjoyed were quizzes and television, so I decided to find a way to combine them.

The Vixen character is not quite me. A part of that is putting up this huge front of being strong, impenetrable, really tough and a little bit condescending.

There's certain people who have contacted me on Twitter, not realizing I am a human being who reads things sent to me directly. They've said, 'I can't stand her. I never watch more than a minute of her before switching off.' It's a bit like 'give me a chance!'

It's a better boost to my ego that people are commenting positively on my appearance than negatively.

I love having a costume for The Vixen as getting into the look allows me to be a bit more snarky and snippy.

Someone who gave me a lot of confidence was my friend Martin Taylor, he's the most famous man in Bolton. He is a pianist and used to play in one of the local pubs. He would sing everything from classical to rock to pop. He was amazing.

I always enjoyed singing but I was never convinced that I had a big voice like that, that was distinctive, I just thought I can sing in the choir.

I get a lot of people asking if my hair is a wig because it is in an elaborate style. I assure them it is all my own.

I could read from the age of three, and I used to love watching quiz shows with my grandad, especially 'Fifteen To One' on Channel 4.

I've been on my fair share of quiz shows so I'm very empathetic with the contestants and I know exactly how they feel.

Music really helps - singing is huge because it releases all the endorphins and gives me a real thrill. But I still have bad days.

If I am at home I'll put 'Tipping Point' on and will always learn something from it.

Well I'm partial to a bit of Tom Hardy.

A huge number of real 'Chase' fans have taken me to their hearts and people are recognizing me out and about and are saying how pleased they are with me making a refreshing change to the lineup - not that they don't like the other guys but people like that we're all different.

I've always enjoyed singing as a hobby and an antidepressant.

It isn't too bad for me as when I don't have a beehive, I can go incognito in my scruffs.