What’s the most random fact you know?
Probably not the most exciting random fact, but penguins have really strange and quite horrific-looking ‘teeth’. They are pretty scary.
Where is the most expensive place you’ve been?
It was a restaurant in Rome. One of the most expensive bottles of wine on the menu was ‘accidentally’ ordered. The bill was a bit of a shocker, although I’m not quite sure what I was expecting!
What’s something new happening in your life right now?
My partner and I are living with and taking care of my Grandad, as he was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. I cannot thank my partner enough for helping us through.
We’re doing all we can to keep him happy and positive. Growing up, I was fortunate to have such a wonderful and caring man to do all the ‘Grandad things’ with. He loves his garden and we’re getting it ready so the ‘OAP’ (as we call him) can enjoy it.
If you could be friends with any fictional character, who would it be?
Buffy the Vampire Slayer. I always wanted to be in the Scooby Gang.
What was the last TV show you binge-watched?
Avatar: The Last Airbender on Netflix – it was brilliant. Before that, I’d been watching Titans. I’m now waiting for the new season of The Boys on Amazon Prime.
Most embarrassing industry moment?
There are likely quite a few from my pre-sober days. One that sticks out is when I won the Salesperson of the Year award at an annual VOW event. I may have gotten a little overexcited and celebrated too much and ended up breaking my scaphoid bone.
Favourite holiday so far?
Lisbon, as I felt such a connection with this city. I have a Foundation Diploma in Portuguese and although I seem to have lost most knowledge, I can still piece together some written text. These days, though, it’s more UK holidays with the family.
Who is the most famous person you’ve met?
Amy Dumas, aka Lita, from the WWE (major wrestling fan). I attended Comic Con a few years ago and was nervous approaching her stand, but she was the essence of cool and I was starstruck. Industry event-wise, Denise Van Outen.
Do you collect anything?
I still collect Pokémon cards. I also have a bit of an obsession with mugs and always get into bother for bringing yet another one home.
What is one thing people would never guess about you?
I’m a second brown belt in kickboxing. A knee injury and current commitments have held me back from obtaining my black belt, but I’d love to get it. It’s been a few years, though, and I think I may have seized up.
What’s your guilty pleasure?
I’m a big kid at heart, so it’s the PlayStation. I’m a real homebird and like the house to be clean and tidy, get the feng shui right and then play classic Tekken or WWE games.
What’s your karaoke song?
I’m not much of a karaoke singer, but I sang Drops of Jupiter by Train at my 18th birthday party. My Gran said I was amazing, but she was biased.
Best gig you’ve ever been to?
I love music, but I prefer to watch events on TV. However, when I was about ten years old, my mum and uncle were the bar managers at Leeds University and Wheatus played. I got to stand in a separate area above the stage and I remember vividly watching my sister – who I always thought was the coolest and still do – and her friends singing along. The lead singer also threw a banana up at me to catch. Random!
What would your superhero power be?
Freeze time. I would say flying, but I’m scared of heights. Or maybe to able to talk to animals. We have three cats and three dogs, so it would be interesting to know what they’re all talking about – probably moaning that I haven’t given them another treat.
Any irrational fears?
I used to be fearless, but now everything scares me. My most irrational is when I’m flying. If the plane makes any movements whatsoever, I think it’s going down.
Tell us a secret that your work colleagues don’t know about you.
My poor colleagues possibly know everything about me. If you catch me on my fourth cup of coffee, there is no stopping me…
