There was a great strain in our family because my father didn't want anything to do with me. He was happy to see my brother and sister, but not me. I don't know why. Maybe it was shame. I don't… — Carol Vorderman Copy Share Image
We all have, in my family, what we call the 'Vorderman bottom' - a sticky out, bigger-than-normal, signature, of the rear variety. It's been a family joke all our lives - even my lovely brother has one. I know the… — Carol Vorderman Copy Share Image
All I wanted to do was put together one of the best home maths systems in the world, and that's what we've done. I've… — Carol Vorderman Copy Share Image
I have had stalkers over the years. The police deal with it but it is very scary. One man kept turning up where we… — Carol Vorderman Copy Share Image
Once you have children it's love without bounds. You would die for them in an instant, without question. How can you better that? — Carol Vorderman Copy Share Image
One day Mum saved up for this exciting new thing - a frozen chicken. She cooked it on the Sunday and we all sat… — Carol Vorderman Copy Share Image
It really was hand-to-mouth and you can say, 'Poor little me, how dreadful, what a deprived childhood', but I didn't feel that way at… — Carol Vorderman Copy Share Image
I was away a lot on 'Countdown' when the children were young and I couldn't have done it without Mum's help. Because she was… — Carol Vorderman Copy Share Image
There are machines that can get rid of your cellulite, so I want to do that. And my friend has just had a machine… — Carol Vorderman Copy Share Image
The divorce is a regret of mine and my mum thinks that we should have stayed together. He's now remarried so there's no chance… — Carol Vorderman Copy Share Image
Most people have the wrong idea about me because I've been very private. — Carol Vorderman Copy Share Image
Turning 50 changed me and I'm far more accepting of myself. I'm not thin, but I am a size 10. I go in at… — Carol Vorderman Copy Share Image
