“The transitional period was tough, I won't kid you. You go from a certain family dynamic to adjusting to a completely new one. It took a few months for us all to fi nd our feet.” KidsCertainFeetMonthsPeriodsToughAdjusting Author:Donna Air
“I feel like I'm back in business now, and I'm managing pretty well as a single mum. I've proved to myself I can do it. You come out the other end and think, 'Wow, I'm pretty good at this!'” ThinkingFeelsWellsI CanEndsCan DoWowMumI Can Do ItI'm Back Author:Donna Air
“Having this lovely person in my life. My daughter is the funniest person I know and I couldn't imagine my life without her. I think it also starts an amazing journey in a woman. You don't obsess about yourself in the way you used to, as the bulk of your time isn't spent on you.” ThinkingKnowsWayPersonsUsedImagineJourneyDaughterLovelyMy DaughterAbout YourselfLovely Person Author:Donna Air
“I've never deprived myself of anything. I've always thought if you need to lose weight, carry on eating what you like, just eat less. I don't agree with doing without pasta or bread, it's too harsh.” IfsNeedsLosesEatingWeightAgreeBreadHarshDeprivedPastaLose Weight Author:Donna Air
“I never say never to anything. I don't really think it would be for me, but I never put limitations on myself. Part of getting older is acceptance, though, so I'd like to think I'll age gracefully. But if other women get confi dence from having surgery, then I would never judge.” IfsThinkingWould BeAgeAcceptanceJudgingLimitationSurgeryGetting OldGetting OlderNever Say Never Author:Donna Air
“Someone said to me the other day, 'Oh, you're really jhujhi.' What does that mean? Fancy? Fabulous? Some people think I can only do fancy, I don't know why. I'm a pretty easy person really. Low maintenance. I get on with things and I'm comfortable anywhere.” PeopleThinkingKnowsMeanPersonsDoeSaidI CanEasyComfortableLowsFancyFabulousMaintenance Author:Donna Air
“I do sillier things sober, to be honest. I'm quite a silly person. Freya pulled my skirt up in a shop other day, I could've killed her - not literally, of course. But that was her not me.” PersonsCoursesHonestSillyBeing HonestShopsSoberSkirtsSilly Person Author:Donna Air
“I don't really believe in vices. I love wine and cheese and chocolate, but they're what make life fun. They're a pleasure and an important part of living.” BelieveImportantFunPleasureWineVicesChocolateCheeseWine LoveFun LifeWine And Cheese Author:Donna Air
“I was starstruck by Madonna. She's one of the few remaining superstars. I'm so impressed by her level of discipline towards her career. We did have a little chat, and she wasn't remotely intimidating, just lovely and open.” LittlesLevelsCareersDisciplineLovelyImpressedIntimidatingSuperstar Author:Donna Air
“I am a true 80s girl. I loved Kylie, Madonna, The Bangles and Human League. I fancied a couple of the Neighbours kids too and I loved Bros. God, I had terrible music taste. I’m getting a taste of my own medicine now, as my daughter’s been asking for some quite scary albums.” HumansKidsGirlMy OwnCoupleTerribleTasteDaughterAskingMedicineAlbumsScaryLeagueMy Daughter80sNeighbourBrosBangles Author:Donna Air
“There are a lot of very beautiful people in world. I'd love to tell you who my pin-ups are now, but I might meet them.” PeopleWorldMightBeautifulPinsVery BeautifulBeautiful People Author:Donna Air
“I've been a skinny girl my whole life. I just don't sit down - I'm always on the go. It must be down to the genes. We have a healthy body image in my house and great appetites. It'd be hard for you to find a food I don't love.” HardWholeBodyGirlHouseHealthyWhole LifeAppetiteGenesBody ImageSkinnyHealthy BodyHealthy Body ImageSkinny GirlAlways On The Go Author:Donna Air
“Life experiences can, at times, be quite humbling, but you learn from them. But I like the changes in my life and what kind of person they've made me into. I'm very open, not as judgmental as I was in my twenties, and a lot more compassionate.” KindPersonsMadeTwentiesCompassionateLife ExperienceJudgmentalHumblingChanging My LifeHumbling Experiences Author:Donna Air
“I think it's very hard if you love someone to walk away from a relationship that isn't healthy.” IfsThinkingHardWalksHealthyLove SomeoneIf You Love Someone Author:Donna Air
