Zoe Ball

Mental health resources are under huge pressure and there are a lot of people who are not necessarily getting the support they need in time.

I've seen friends get together with someone who's not single, and thought, 'God, don't' - but then it has worked out. Equally, I've seen friends go through terrible times, but still manage to stay together.

I went to Manchester, didn't know anyone, got a job as a runner and worked my butt off. I got paid 60 quid a week, and lived above a pub.

It's a funny age, 40, you do suddenly feel a lot older.

My twenties were amazing. My thirties were all highs and lows.

A stick of celery doesn't do it for me.

I'm a terrible late-night snacker.

I think something that's really important to share, having spoken now to lots of people who work within mental health support networks or people trying to make a difference, is that there is hope. There is help available.

On most sets, the crew always seem to have some delicious tempting treats nearby - I find that if I've got a packet of almonds around, a handful is a great snack - I'm now offering them to everyone!

Whatever has gone on in the week, 'Gardeners' World' marks the end of it.

I think in a way that's part of getting older, appreciating the simple pleasures of being in the garden.

The kids are always so passionate. I feel like they are our protectors. They care so much about recycling and climate change.

I've ridden shopping bikes. My dad held my saddle and pushed me along when I was five. I've had a go on a BMX.

The worst thing was being in the car and hearing someone else do your show. Three records in, 'She's still not here.' Four records in, 'She's still not here.'

Yes, this a disease, and men suffering with depression need help. It takes the right person to break through to someone who has been brave enough to reach out.

A lot of men I have spoken to have said it's very confusing being a modern man. You want to be sensitive but also strong. You can't win. It's really hard trying to be both.

I was one of those kids who ate everyone's school dinners. They used to call me 'Pig of The Year.'

I've listened to Terry Wogan since I was a girl; my parents listened to David Jacobs and Desmond Carrington.

I generally buy things for people that I'd love to receive myself - so I have plenty of time to curate my own wish list while I shop.

Great gifts include warm pyjamas, bedsocks, scarves and blankets.

I love a good cup of tea and you can never have too many mugs. Even better if it's homemade pottery, inspired by 'The Great Pottery Throw Down.'

I have a really large family, so we have three big Christmas celebrations. This involves intense diary planning, compromising between the families - and serious food shopping.

Laura Marling is Joni Mitchell-level for me.

My love for the Bee Gees and their disco vibes is huge.

My family love Khruangbin's faraway soundscapes.

It's so hard to sit and watch someone you love and care for struggle with mental health.

Someone taught me this really lovely thing, which is when you're panicking or thinking, 'I can't do this, I can't do this,' you just say, 'Right. Hi, negative thoughts. Stop bothering me. If you just wait there, I'm going to do this job, then I'll come back and talk to you later.'

I know I'm not everyone's taste and that's fine, and that is the beauty of digital and radio that you can find what you want to listen to.

I do think, of course, that women and men should be paid the same.

I'm such a Beeb girl, they've always been great to me. I've worked at ITV and Channel 4, but the BBC has always felt like home.

I've always felt all the jobs I've ever got are on merit.

It's really important that we look after our libraries.

Age is just a number and beauty is within.

I think it is only when you marry and become a parent that you begin to understand that life isn't always straightforward.

When you get older and have kids your body changes, and you try to accept it.

You can't be the perfect parent.

I use this little trick where I take my arms up above my head, breathe in really slowly, and repeat. I do it before every show, TV or radio, and people always laugh at me. But it really helps.

It's not saving the world or anything but I still get such a rush from live television.

When I moved to Manchester, to work as a runner for Granada, I shared with a researcher called Vicky who took pity on my inability to cook and made me meals for three years. Put in charge of cookery on a live kids' show I'd buy cookies from a shop to show as 'ones we made earlier.'

I think it's so isolating to be trapped in your mind like that, when you doubt yourself, you doubt everything you've ever known. You doubt your family love you. You doubt your friends care for you.

My best characteristic is that I don't take things too seriously. And my worst characteristic is the same one. There are times when my family wants me to take things seriously and I'll be mucking about. So I'm aware it's annoying for everyone else.

Nincompoop is such a brilliantly satisfying word.

I pride myself on buying really good presents.

For a long time I genuinely thought I'd be the next Streisand, so it was crushing to discover that I couldn't sing or act.

You give a little love and it all comes back to you.

There is no greater joy than watching your children grow, learn and laugh.

I wish I was slimmer, but cheesecake, crumble and custard, panna cotta... I love 'em all!

I've never liked Madonna, she's nauseating.

As for Lady GaGa, she's just a copy of Madonna.

There is such a thing as too much fun.