Fearne Cotton
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Appearances Over Time
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This established family that was always, it was a given, you would go to university.
You broke the mould massively.
So first of all, let's start with Carol Vorderman growing up in North Wales.
You've not got much money, but you've got, what, is it drive?
Is it determination?
Yeah.
Yeah.
So, was your intellect pointed out to you?
Was it praised at school so you knew?
Because you didn't meet your dad properly until you were in your 40s, right?
42, yeah.
Yes.
Yes, and I absolutely have understood this about you forever.
And having a deep dive before this chat today, independence seems like...
A very important quality to you.
And that strikes a chord with me.
I feel the same.
I think at times I've been hyper independent, almost warding people off like, no, no, I know what I'm doing.
I don't want anyone's help.
Leave me to it, which I think can be problematic sometimes.