The older I get, as well, bloody hell – time’s running out. I just feel, jeez, there’s so much to do. I’m not going to try to change the planet but make changes just in a small way. Mel Giedroyc Read Quote
Only now that I’m a mum can I fully understand the terrible pressure parents feel buying presents for their kids. My mum had four children plus all of the extended family and she not only had to feed us all but she bought presents for everyone, too. Mel Giedroyc Read Quote
For me, Christmas was always about presents. As a child, we each had an allotted place in the sitting room for the ceremonial unwrapping and mine was perched beside the telly on a Moroccan pouffe. We would watch our mum with bated breath as she divided up the gifts. Mel Giedroyc Read Quote
There is something a bit volatile about hosting a big live show like ‘Eurovision.’ Anything could literally happen. Mel Giedroyc Read Quote
I feel very lucky. ‘Bake Off’ has opened more doors for me. I was so delighted to get the job. Mel Giedroyc Read Quote
This business is fickle. You have very good patches and less good patches, but you learn to ride them out. As long as you don’t take yourself too seriously, you’ll be fine. When you lose sight of that, you’re in trouble. Mel Giedroyc Read Quote
I would not describe myself as the best Catholic – I’m a bit of a cherry-picker. I like the community of it. Mel Giedroyc Read Quote
