What I see in the mirror - Aynada gördüğüm

Edith Bowman , Saturday 22 March 2008

I always see things that could have been improved gelişmek when I look in the mirror. I usually think,God, I look tired. I don't think you ever know how you really look; you see an image görüntü of yourself that's so different from what other people see. I'd say I am happy with who I am rather than what I see. I'm 33 and fine lines don't worry me. I always said to my mum when she started to get grey hairs,They look natural and beautiful. So, no. I'm not the type of person who'll go and have surgery ameliyat you've just got to deal (anlaşma) with it; it's who you are.

I was one of those girls who was desperate (çaresiz) to grow up (gelişmek) quickly - as a teenager, I spent a lot more time on my appearance (dış görünüş) than I do now. I was a funny mix: I never thought I was attractive (çekici) and I was a real tomboy (erkek fatma). I grew up in a big family and there were a lot of blokes ((argo) herif) around.

When you're on television, you do feel more pressure ((i.) baskı) tomake an effortçabalamak. I'm aware (haberdar) that people judge (yargılamak) you on your looks far more once you're in thepublic eyekamu önünde, halkın gözü önünde. It can be really vicious (berbat) and very unkind - no one asks for that. It's an incredibly judgmental way to be, but it doesn't make me do anything differently - I still dress as I would normally. The important thing is to be comfortable, rather than wearing something that you think will get you in a magazine. That's not how I think or live.

I don'twear make-upto wear make-upmakyaj yapmakevery day. I like my skin to feel fresh and clean. But I love getting dressed up for an occasion. I think everybody has an element of vanity (kendini beğenmişlik) in them; we all want to look good. It depends (bağlı olmak) how much effort you want to put into it. Personally, I'd much prefer to have that extra half-hour in bed.

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