Carol Vorderman
Carol Vorderman
Carol Jean Vorderman MBE RAFVRis a British media personality, best known for co-hosting the popular game show Countdown for 26 years from 1982 until 2008...
NationalityBritish
ProfessionGame Show Host
Date of Birth24 December 1960
retirement home building-up
For now I'm building up stories for the retirement home!
kids london three
Everything has to be organised for kids in London - you can't just walk three roads to see a friend.
female looks harsh
How you look has become ridiculously disproportionate to what you do. Critics are more harsh on female presenters.
independence needs
I do need my independence. I have to have that.
two bored earth
I can't be bothered to go to the gym, though. I honestly just can't be bothered - it's the most boring thing on Earth. I have tried and every six months I go 'right, I'm going to the gym'. Then I do it for two weeks and get so bored by it.
running children home
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 at home running all of that, I never had to worry about them.
home math numbers
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 loved numbers since I was two or three, and I get really excited about them. Now, I'm allowing myself to get excited about things. If you're doing it for a TV network or any major corporation, you have to put a lid on it a little.
party holiday air
Next year, I hope there will be even more parties, lots of holidays and just having a good time, really. Plus wing-walking, air shows and learning to fly, as they are all things I want to do. I won't be restricted by age.
couple firsts pleasant
The first couple of days on the detox diet aren't pleasant.
long lucky wonderful
I loved doing 'Countdown.' I now consider that I was very, very lucky - not just because it was such a wonderful show to do, but because it lasted for so long.
cutting hair tiny
I drive a tiny Toyota iQ. I'm quite frugal and often cut my own hair.
tired giving biscuits
When I get tired, I start eating things that I wouldn't normally crave, like biscuits, because they'll give me a bit of energy to keep going.
below bit hit inches offending school wear wrong
There is a school of thought that when you hit 40 you should have a perm and wear skirts two inches below the knee. Bugger that! I'm not offending anyone. What is wrong with being a bit lively?