Monthly Archives: October 2013

COOK

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Having the flu jab last week gave me mild flu-like symptoms for a few days. Last night I felt under par and so went in for a bit of self-nurturing – snuggled on settee, wrapped in duvet, sipping hot chocolate and watching Poirot.

I love Poirot.  And Miss Marple.  I’ve always wanted to be in one, oh not as a lead – I know my place! – but as Cook.  Physically I’m ideal and I could always see myself in mop cap and apron, worriedly kneading dough whilst uttering the immortal line “Lord above!  We’ll never get Her Ladyship’s lunch … Read the rest »

The Tempest Is Coming

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So, here I am, hatches battoned, under the duvet, candles and choccy bicscuits to hand on the settee all cosy waiting for the Big Storm to arrive.

I’ve just been sad to see Deborah go out of Strictly.  How on earth did she and dishy Patrick end up in the bottom two?  It’s a DANCING competition, people!  Nice to see Earth Wind and Fire on the show – or Rain Hail and Sleet as my mum once mistakenly called them.  Also sad to see that Anton, who I really like, apparently goes to the same hairdresser as Paul McCartney.

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Mr Marmite

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I was browsing on FB last night and came across a link to the Paxman – Brand interview. Russell Brand, that is, not Jo.  I clicked on it and found myself chuckling along.

You see, I’ve always had a soft spot for Russell.

I love his use of language, his vocabulary and his ability to articulate, especially now that he has lost that foppish tone.  I loved the way he silenced Paxman and was able to come back at him time and time again. He had an answer for everything Paxman put to him.

Did I agree with everything he … Read the rest »

The Green-Eyed Monster

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In the last twenty-four hours I’ve tried very hard to find another acting job as Ladykillers is in its last four weeks. Boo! Boo! Sob! Sob!

I was gutted to find out that my planned trip to Antigua next month has ruled me out of  applying for several juicy parts.  So, the way I’ve decided to deal with this disappointment is to put myself forward for loads of other parts, thus turning a negative into a positive.  I much prefer to be pro-active and have never been one to let the grass grow under my feet.  And, the nature of … Read the rest »

Bravo! Bravissimo!

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No Retailer’s Raspberry today.  Quite the opposite.

I want to sing the praises of Bravissimo in Coventry Garden.  In a girlie-conversation in the Green Room at the Vaudeville, M our lovely wig and make-up artist told me about them.  So I went along and had myself properly sized only to find I’d been wearing bras that were 2″ too big across the back and 3 cup-sizes too small!  Is it any wonder I always felt so uncomfortable?  I wore my new, proper-fitting bra to the Daughter’s birthday lunch and received compliments!  And I feel as if I’m standing up straighter. … Read the rest »

Nostalgia….

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One of life’s best little luxuries is waking up naturally, when your body is ready and not being shocked into wakefulness by the shrill clamour of the alarm clock.  And today it was especially good to wake up for the first time at almost 9am to the gentle sound of the rain against the window and snuggle under the duvet for another hour or so,

My only venture out was to buy the paper and then to have a really lazy day.  But it’s been a very nostalgic day.  Yesterday I heard the sad news of the death of yet … Read the rest »

Old Four Eyes

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It’s a chilly day today; winter drawers on!

I’m not sorry, though as it’s lovely to see how the leaves are changing colour now and the nights are drawing in. I love the changing of the season, each one having its own beauty.  People are sometimes surprised that I like cold weather or the rain but I really do. The only thing I dislike is the wind (oh stop it!) and that’s because I’m a contact lens wearer and it blows particles of dust into my eyes that then feel like rocks.  I’ve worn lenses since I was eighteen.  Yes, … Read the rest »

Tiger! Tiger!

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According to Chinese astrology I was born in the Year of the Tiger, which might explain why I love them so.  One of the most amazing moments I experienced while leading singles’ holidays was seeing a tiger walking through the grass in the early morning light in India. Truly magnificent!

So, when I saw the footage of a baby tiger that’s been born in the zoo I gave a great big smile. Watching the huge mother lick him (or her apparently gender won’t be known for a few weeks) was a spine-tingling moment and in a week when human mothers … Read the rest »