When I came out of school, my mum was one of the youngest mums waiting at the gate. She was the cool mum on the block. Tamzin Outhwaite More Quotes by Tamzin Outhwaite More Quotes From Tamzin Outhwaite I don't know my natural hair colour. I haven't seen it for a while. Tamzin Outhwaite colournaturalhair Have you ever been in love? Stay well clear. It leaves you very bitter and very twisted. Tamzin Outhwaite bitterbroken-hearttwisted It's tough working as a single parent, but I'm lucky enough to have chunks of time when I'm at home and a huge circle of friends and family, although my biggest extravagance is child care. Tamzin Outhwaite friendsfamilyhometime I don't want to be moaning about getting older or being overweight. I just want to focus on being happy and healthy. Tamzin Outhwaite getting-olderfocushappybeing-happy So many people are focused on reaching the top of an imaginary ladder that they don't enjoy the climb. Tamzin Outhwaite climbfocusedenjoypeople People seem surprised by what a giggly mess I can become. Tamzin Outhwaite becomemessi-canpeople I've been to three different islands in the Maldives, and the Caribbean was relaxing, although my holidays are always peppered with some sport, sightseeing, or diving. Tamzin Outhwaite holidaysalwaysthreedifferent We work in a business where you feel you always have to say yes because you never know when you will work again. But I found myself questioning that paranoia, which I'd grown up with ever since I started working in the theatre in my late teens. Tamzin Outhwaite myselfyoubusinesswork I became a spokeswoman for Future Friendly - a partnership between sustainability experts and household brands trying to inspire people to save water, energy, and packaging. Tamzin Outhwaite futureenergywaterpeople If I don't do a bit of theatre at least once a year, I feel depleted and starved. Tamzin Outhwaite i-feelfeelyeartheatre Television is very instant. Theatre is much more free, but you are very much on your own up there on stage and in control of your own performance. Tamzin Outhwaite controlperformanceyoutheatre I never wanted to be famous and live my life in the glare of publicity. Tamzin Outhwaite livemy-lifeneverlife Emotions interest me, and I'm fascinated by how a child's mind works. Tamzin Outhwaite emotionschildmemind I like the fact I've got a past to learn from, but I don't want to wish my life away, either. Tamzin Outhwaite my-lifewishlifepast I love being able to do a bit of theatre, do a bit of telly, and do a bit of film. Tamzin Outhwaite beingfilmtheatrelove For me, if I can dance and not really realise I'm keeping fit, but I am then great, dance is a good one. Tamzin Outhwaite i-amgoodmedance Tips-wise, I'd say drink as much water as possible, and I always think if you can do half an hour of exercise every day or, at least, get your heart rate up for half an hour every day, even if it's a power walk, it's good. Tamzin Outhwaite walkdaygoodheart In my head, that climb up the career ladder just doesn't exist. I feel I've achieved everything I set out to achieve, as far as work goes. Tamzin Outhwaite climbfeelachievework Once you get into your 40s, you're no longer leading-lady age. Generally, those roles get offered to women in their 20s and 30s. Tamzin Outhwaite youryouwomenage A stable and happy mum leads to stable and happy kids. It all has a knock-on effect. Tamzin Outhwaite leadseffecthappykids
