Jenny Ryan

“It's a better boost to my ego that people are commenting positively on my appearance than negatively.”

“There are moments when the Chasers drop clangers. It's not that the questions are harder than usual, but it's the pressure and speed.”

“The Vixen character is not quite me. A part of that is putting up this huge front of being strong, impenetrable, really tough and a little bit condescending.”

“I actually worked on the pilot of 'The Chase' and wrote the questions on it.”

“It knocks me for a six when someone online asks me on a date.”

“There's certain people who have contacted me on Twitter, not realizing I am a human being who reads things sent to me directly. They've said, 'I can't stand her. I never watch more than a minute of her before switching off.' It's a bit like 'give me a chance!'”

“Paul Sinha is a very good piano player and singer.”

“A huge number of real 'Chase' fans have taken me to their hearts and people are recognizing me out and about and are saying how pleased they are with me making a refreshing change to the lineup - not that they don't like the other guys but people like that we're all different.”

“I've held myself back a lot for a lack of confidence.”

“I have always got my computer or phone nearby so that I can find out extra details about a certain subject.”

“I'd always been the genius of the family.”