Sticking to a diet required me to have a permanently low self-esteem. But happily, I developed other skills beyond a fluctuating weight, eventually building up a different source of self-worth. – Arabella Weir
I know a lot of people fear the rougher types who might be at a state school, but surely it is better to know who they are and how to deal with them than for that kind of child to appear as a completely different species to yours. – Arabella Weir
Look, I want whats good for everybody. I want to promote good state education for all. I want to raise standards for all kids, irrespective of race and class but why cant they all just do what I say when I know Im right? – Arabella Weir
In the 20 long, hungry years between my late teens and late 30s I bought in to virtually every new diet and/or exercise regime that hoved into view, particularly at this most vulnerable time for those of us prone to poor body image – a new year. – Arabella Weir