A picnic by a river in the summer with my sons and husband, with the finest wines and cheeses. Everything perfect - even remembering the salt and pepper.
What is your greatest fear?
Dying in a plane crash.
With which historical figure do you most identify?
King Canute, because he believed he could do anything.
What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?
My hot-headedness.
What is the trait you most deplore in others?
Gossip-mongers.
What vehicles do you own?
One of the new Beetles.
What objects do you always carry with you?
Vaseline and Instant Miso soup.
What do you most dislike about your appearance?
That I'm birdlike.
What is your most unappealing habit?
Chewing my thumbs.
What is your favourite smell?
Frangipani.
What is your favourite word?
Tickle.
What is your
favourite book?
The Quiet
American, by
Graham Greene.
Should the Royal Family be scrapped?
Not scrapped, modified.
Do you believe in monogamy?
Yes.
What or who is the greatest love of your life?
Jude and my sons.
Have you ever said I love you' and not meant it?
No, I don't think so.
Which words or phrases do you most overuse?
Wow' and Brilliant'.
How do you relax?
Kundalini yoga.
How often do you have sex?
As often as my husband is at home - so lots at the moment.
What single thing would improve the quality of your life?
More sleep.
What keeps you awake at night?
My children.
How would you like to die?
In an opium den.
Do you believe in life after death?
Yes, I definitely knew
Jude before - and my
best friend, Zoe.
How would you like
to be remembered?
Just to be remembered
is good enough for me. Lots of people are forgotten.
What is the most important lesson life has taught you?
Not to over-react.
Compiled by Rosanna Greenstreet
