British PM says Brexit keeps her awake at night

Theresa May admitted Sunday that of all of the challenges she faces as Britain's prime minister, it is Brexit that keeps her awake at night.

The politician opened the door of Number 10 Downing Street to give a rare insight about her journey to the top job in government.

May is known for not being a regular in the tea rooms and bars at Westminster where many politicians mingle and discuss matters of the day. As the Sunday Times said in its in-depth profile and interview Sunday, even members of May's own cabinet don't know her.

What politicians on all sides of the political divide do know is that before becoming prime minister, May served as the country's top interior minister at the Home Office for longer any other Home Secretary since 1892.

May was cascaded into the job following the resignation earlier this year of David Cameron after the June 23 referendum vote when Britain voted to leave the European Union.

May has signalled her intention to trigger the leave process by the end of March, hoping she can do so without the permission of politicians in the two Houses of Parliament.

That will be decided in just over a week when Britain's highest court, the Supreme Court, will rule whether May must put the Brexit issue before the parliament.

In the interview, May admitted that of all things on her plate, it is Brexit keeping her awake at night.

"Well, it is a moment of change. It is a hugely challenging time. And we need to get on with the deal in terms of Brexit," said May.

She added: "I want to make sure that everything we do ensures Britain is a country that works for everyone. And that we really get out there and forge a new role in the world post-Brexit. We can make a success of it; we will make a success of it. But these are really complex issues."

The prime minister added that it's not so much about how to steel yourself for making the tough decisions, many of which lie ahead.

"It's about are you doing the right thing. If you know you are doing the right thing, you have the confidence, the energy to go and deliver that right message," she adds.

In her childhood days, May said in the interview, that there was never a view in her Oxfordshire home that because she was a girl, there were things she could never do.

May revealed she was introduced to her future husband Philip, when they were both at Oxford University. At the time, friends thought Philip May could make a future prime minister. The couple do not have any children.

Now that Number 10 is their home. May said her husband supports her in everything she does, but he understands that when it comes to aspects of the job, it is for her to get on with it with her advisers.

May said she doesn't use a stylist, and prefers going to shops for her wardrobe rather than shopping on-line. She added that her husband often accompanies her on shopping expeditions, offering his advice.

"He's good at accessories, too, particularly good at choosing handbags and bracelets," said May.

Britain's second only female prime minister once had an ambition to become a ballet dancer. Growing too tall brought the curtain down on that dream.

Now, as the most powerful women in Britain, the world is her stage. Endit