I cycle, especially in warm weather. If I have a meeting in town, I would rather cycle than go by car. — Rachel Riley Copy Share Image
I've had the 'Countdown' theme-tune as my mobile phone ringtone for years. — Rachel Riley Copy Share Image
Russian is a really hard language - but I've got my own personal teacher. He's been really patient. — Rachel Riley Copy Share Image
Maths is like a ladder - if you miss the first few rungs, you can't jump up, so start with the basics. — Rachel Riley Basics Copy Share Image
Some of the words that pop up on the show have had terrible connotations. But that's the beauty of 'Countdown.' — Rachel Riley Beauty Copy Share Image
I'd love to present a popular science programme because it's something I feel very passionate about. — Rachel Riley Copy Share Image
'I'm a Celebrity' is not my cup of tea whatsoever. I don't like the animal cruelty in it, to be honest. — Rachel Riley Animal Copy Share Image
The brain is muscle. If you don't exercise it, it will get slow. — Rachel Riley Brain Copy Share Image
I was on 'Strictly' because I was getting stage fright. I was taught that I had to imagine what a good outcome… — Rachel Riley Fright Copy Share Image
My parents supported me through university, and after I graduated, I got a job as an analyst at a price comparison website… — Rachel Riley Comparison Copy Share Image
I think there is a real negative attitude to splitting up with someone in our society, but it is good to stay… — Rachel Riley Attitude Copy Share Image
I take vitamin C and zinc every day to keep colds at bay. I also take calcium tablets to supplement my lack… — Rachel Riley Day Copy Share Image
I never would've thought of going on 'Strictly,' I mean, I went on because it's my mum's favourite programme in the world. — Rachel Riley Copy Share Image
We go to the banya, the Russian spa. And you go into the sauna, which is really hot, much hotter than a… — Rachel Riley Copy Share Image
I like being known for being good at maths and having a brain. If I've been asked to do something but it's… — Rachel Riley Brain Copy Share Image
A review of maths teaching is a great thing, but it's a complex issue, and often the damage is done in the… — Rachel Riley Damage is done Copy Share Image
More than other subjects, there's a myth that you have to be an absolute genius to be good at maths and to… — Rachel Riley Copy Share Image
I use a stylist, which wasn't something I imagined I'd ever do, because I like shopping, but because we prerecord 'Countdown,' I… — Rachel Riley Copy Share Image
When I was little, I carried a book of times tables around everywhere and always tried to get the best score. I… — Rachel Riley Copy Share Image
There's no such thing as a 'maths brain.' Anyone can be numerate; it's just a matter of confidence. There are so many… — Rachel Riley Brain Copy Share Image
I didn't realise until I did CBT that I was a perfectionist. Whenever you do anything, there are always going to be… — Rachel Riley Focus Copy Share Image
When you're out shopping, try to calculate the discount of something in the sales, or work out how much a bill in… — Rachel Riley Brain Copy Share Image
From my personal experience, because I'm in a relationship, on paper I would never have imagined - I'm an Essex girl, maths… — Rachel Riley Copy Share Image
People can underestimate you when you're blonde and from Essex, but it's easy to shut that down. I used to get dumb… — Rachel Riley Copy Share Image
I am always running late for absolutely everything; my hair's the last thing I do because I am terrible at it. — Rachel Riley Copy Share Image
When I was at uni, our whole college bar would gather around the quiz machine for a few games every night. — Rachel Riley Copy Share Image
I am really surprised that what I am wearing on 'Countdown' has got into the papers. — Rachel Riley Copy Share Image
