I've always been fascinated by intelligence and how our brains work, and how they can be improved. Clare Balding brainfascinatehave Change image and share on social
I have never understood the clamour for waif-like women whose flesh acts merely as a thin veil for their bones - much as I would love to be thinner, I would hate to take it so far that I had no actual shape at all. Clare Balding actactualbone share on social
I think 'ambitious' is one of those adjectives used for women in a derogatory way. Clare Balding adjectiveambitiousderogatory Change image and share on social
Very rarely will you listen to the radio in a judgmental way, the way you'll watch telly. Clare Balding judgmentallistenradio Change image and share on social
I hate the fact that public schools like the one I went to have fantastic sports facilities, and state schools don't. That's not fair. That's outrageous. Clare Balding facilityfactfair Change image and share on social
Swimming and athletics are the big gigs at the Olympic games. Cycling and rowing are pretty big for Britain, but globally, the two big things are athletics and swimming. Clare Balding athleticbigbritain Change image and share on social
Women's sport helps break down a lot of barriers for women in other areas, whether in religion or politics. Clare Balding areabarrierbreak Change image and share on social
I find people interesting. People trying hard are interesting. People with a passion are interesting - whether it's old cars or taxidermy or knitting. Clare Balding carfindhard Change image and share on social
If you look back at British history, women being allowed to play sport in schools meant they had to change their clothing. They couldn't be running around in their long skirts and corsets, because you can't. Clare Balding allowbackbritish share on social
