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My mother was a terrific force in my life. Wartime-generation woman, hadn't gone to university but should have done. Was very funny, very verbal, very clever, very witty.

My mother is brilliant; she's the best person in the world and keeps me grounded.

My mother was a passionate, complicated, sometimes fierce woman.

My mother made me truly appreciate women.

My mother was a very difficult woman to please. She was the sort of woman who thought that if I were praised I would get above myself.

The extraordinary thing about my mother, she's so modest about me.

My mother's wonderful. To me she's perfection.

My mother is incredible. I mean, still is today.

My mum is a lovely woman, so strong but so kind and compassionate. She brought us up to be proud, loving and forgiving.

My mother was a very wise and strong person.