She's close to her female assistant. But not THAT close.

How the devil are you?
I am absolutely spiffing, thank you.

It's Q's round, what are you having?
I'll have a lager top please.

What keeps you awake at night?
The fucking cold. I've spent thousands trying to get the heating right in my
flat. The bedroom is really, really cold. I think it's haunted.

Who's your best friend?
My best friend is Ling, my assistant. We're very close, [laughs] but not as
close as they say!

What's the best piece of advice you've ever received?
My mum said to me, Don't do anything you don't believe in. Just be true to
yourself. I've stuck to that.

What's your idea of hell?
Manchester United winning the Worthington Cup [Liverpool's opponents in the
Worthington Cup Final]. I might go if I can get a ticket, I'm a big Liverpool
fan.

Describe yourself in five words.
Determined, irritable, naive, Scouse and optimistic.

What's the most ridiculous thing you've bought?
I have a habit of buying clothes I'll never wear. I've got this silver
waistcoat and it's fucking minging. It was £99 - what a waste of money.

When was the last time you used public transport?
I went out for lunch in Camden on Sunday and because I live in Hampstead I
took the Tube. Do I get recognised? I don't know. It's funny, the people
I'm with tend to notice it more tham me. I'm a bit oblivious to it all.

Who was the last person you e-mailed?
I've never e-mailed anybody, I'm rubbish. I've received a couple but I'm not
very computer friendly. I'm a total text freak. The last person I texted
actually was Natalie Appleton. I saw her this morning on GMTV and thought she
looked rather nice so I told her.

Have you got any allergies?
I'm allergic to animals like cats and horses. When I was a kid I had asthma
so the breathing apparatus is a bit delicate.

Have you ever regretted your Sporty Spice nickname?
[Laughs] When I was a fat cunt I did! People call me it now and it really
pisses me off. I'll be 50 and people will be calling me Sporty Spice.

Would you judge a TV talent contest like Geri Halliwell?
No [giggles]. I think your opinion is just your opinion and I don't feel like
being God. what qualifies you to be a judge anyway?

Where are you going now?
I'm going home. On the Tube? No, I've got my car outside.