My misspent youth

Shirley Williams, politician and academic: "I was a very rebellious young woman and didn't see the point of good behaviour" Photograph: Shirley Williams

Sara Cox, radio DJ: "I wasn't particularly wild; I was awkward and uncool and still am – the only difference is, I care less now" Photograph: Sara Cox

Maggi Hambling, artist: "I was sent by my parents to join the Young Conservatives and the Young Farmers. I was a complete outsider" Photograph: Maggi Hambling

Lorraine Kelly, presenter: "I wish I had spared myself all that angst about not being thin enough" Photograph: Lorraine Kelly

Lethal Bizzle, rapper: "I wanted to grow up too quick. I was always friends with people older than me, and wanted to make my own money instead of relying on my parents" Photograph: Lethal Bizzle

Julie Myerson, novelist: "I had my hair cut short and wore bright blue mascara. But deep down I was just a girl in an anorak who was terrified of almost everything" Photograph: Julie Myerson

Grayson Perry, artist (centre back): "In my late teens I lived in a village and didn't have any transport, so was stuck with the other young people who lived there. We hung around on the village green and directed cars the wrong way" Photograph: Grayson Perry

Caroline Lucas, Green MP: "your teens are over so quickly, and there are more exciting times to come – you don't have to squeeze everything in as a teenager" Photograph: Caroline Lucas