A biography for Steph McGovernhasn’t been written yet.
“There are a lot of women who do a similar job to me who are paid a hell of a lot more... who are a lot posher than me.”
“I grew up in Teesside and it is really important to keep your regional accent because it is a big part of who you are.”
“Some of our best-known entrepreneurs started their business ventures when they were kids.”
“Having once met Trump... Ah he's creepy, man.”
“Young people have so many great ideas so I can't wait to hear what children from around the country have come up with. 'Pocket Money Pitch' will encourage them to believe in themselves and 'have a go.'”
“I remember once at the end of a BBC job interview the manager said to me: 'I didn't realise people like you were clever.' I don't think he was being intentionally nasty. At that time in the BBC he was surrounded by clones of himself, give or take some facial hair and glasses.”
“You can either sing or you can't. And I'm one of the can'ts.”
“When I went on air and people heard my accent, they all said it was really nice to have a northern voice.”