I have always suspected that I would be the worst soldier of all time. So when the boss got an email wondering if I'd like to take part in a Commando Challenge, I politely declined.

I didn't see the need to film myself being weak and getting cold for the pleasure of others.
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I watched part of Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday night.

I'd never done that before. I can normally only handle one reality show at a time, and it's normally The X Factor.

I know it's contrived; I know almost all our guests think it's killed music completelyRead on...

Football was best when I was 10. Perhaps not best for everyone else, but best for me. Apart from perhaps sweets, it was all I cared about.

My bedroom was littered with posters from Shoot and Match. I stuck them up in the shape of a small goal on one side of the room, put aRead on...

Sometimes I get invited to things because I'm on the telly.

Normally it's because Jeff Stelling can't make it. Anyway last week my agent forwarded me this email.

"Dear Jess,

I am writing to inform you that the legendary Brazilian footballer, Pelé, will be visitingRead on...