Carol Vorderman on why growing older is the best thing that’s happened to her.
It’s been a year of mixed emotions for Pride of Britain host Carol Vorderman. In may, the star, 56, confessed that the menopause had plunged her into a dark depression. June saw more heartache, as the presenter lost her beloved mum, Jean, to cancer. However, when Woman caught up with Carol, just as she returned from a recent trip to America, it was clear she’s now in a much better place – albeit a little jet-lagged! Happily chatting away, the former Loose Women star – who lives in Bristol and is mum to Katie, 26, and Cameron, 20 – soon opened up about family, fame, and why she’s not fazed by growing older!
‘Historically, people say you get “past your sell-by date” but I’m happy to tell you that it’s quite the opposite! Life is much more interesting now than it ever has been before. I love my life. I have the most interesting, amazing friends and consequently have a life that I could never have dreamt of. I was working like a bat out of hell in my 20s, 30s and 40s, so this is a whole new period now.’
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