My first paid job was leading pony rides along Minehead seafront when I was eight. I probably got paid sixpence - not much but I loved horses and it gave me a great chance to be near them. — Deborah Meaden Copy Share Image
Playing the piano was what I loved doing for myself, but as soon as it became a 'thing' that I was being pushed to pursue by my teachers, I rebelled. — Deborah Meaden Copy Share Image
If you're looking for investment you've got to think about what the investor gets from being involved with your business. A lot of people… — Deborah Meaden Copy Share Image
I have no problem paying taxes. It doesn't bother me, because I want to live in a society that's happy. — Deborah Meaden Copy Share Image
Nearly everybody, when they first meet me, seems to have this sense of trepidation. — Deborah Meaden Copy Share Image
Business doesn't cut you any slack because of your gender. You're either good at what you do or you're not. — Deborah Meaden Copy Share Image
I started off in the leisure industry and now I find myself as the DIY queen - I'm not quite sure how that happened! — Deborah Meaden Copy Share Image
It can be difficult to find investment for a new business, particularly one which is highly innovative or breaks new ground. — Deborah Meaden Copy Share Image
I've got a lot of laughter lines. You don't get laughter lines on your face without having a lot of fun in your life. — Deborah Meaden Copy Share Image
I won't get involved in businesses that I think cut across any kind of animal welfare issues. — Deborah Meaden Copy Share Image
