What time do you get up?

Today it was about 5am. That is an extreme rarity. Usually, anywhere between 8am - 10am.

If you could eat lunch with a famous person, who would it be?

Stephen King or Jesus Christ.

Gold or silver?

Silver, white gold, or surgical stainless steel.

What was the last movie you saw at the cinema?

The Passion of The Christ

Favourite TV shows?

Oh, dear - here’s where you find out how much television I watch: Survivor, Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, Dr Phil, Judge Judy, Merrick & Rosso, Harry’s Practice, Animal Hospital, All Saints, ER, Extreme Makeover, Cops. Some of my old favourites include Beverly Hills 90210, Party of Five, and Dawson’s Creek.

What do you have for breakfast?

Most days I have cereal. I also like toast. Very occasionally, I will have eggs and/or bacon. Sometimes I have nothing. When I’m lucky, I have McDonald’s - Big Breakfast or Sausage McMuffin with a hash brown.

Who would you hate to be stuck in a room with?

Somebody who smelled bad and/or did not know when to stop talking.

Can you touch your nose with your tongue?

Not without assistance.

What inspires you?

A lot of things - people, books, movies, sights, smells.

What is your middle name?

Jane.

Beach, city, country?

In the country, extremely close to the city, with the beach not far away.

Favourite ice-cream?

Baskin Robbins - either Cookies’n'Creme or Espresso’n'Creme.

Butter, salted or plain popcorn?

Buttered and salted. My poor arteries.

Favourite colour?

Purple.

Favourite car?

Any that is chauffeur-driven. Air-conditioning is good, too.

Favourite sandwich filling?

Lean ham and salad.

What characteristic do you despise?

Prejudice.

Favourite flower?

Sweet-peas.

If you won the lottery, how long would it take you to tell people?

Depends how much I won. If it was A LOT, I would tell my immediate family immediately. Everyone else on a “need to know” basis as the need arises… and most people wouldn’t “need” to know!

Fizzy or still water?

Still. And cold.

What colour is your bathroom?

Cream, beige, peach and white.

How many keys do you have on our keyring?

I refuse to count. A ridiculous amount. And I have more then one keyring.

Where would you retire to?

Morpeth or the Sunshine Coast.

Can you juggle?

No way! I lied before. My middle name isn’t Jane. It is “Un-co”.

Favourite day of the week?

Whatever day happens to be Josh’s day off.

Red or white wine?

Either, as long as it’s cold and crisp.

What did you do on your last birthday?

Travelled from the Gold Coast to the Sunshine Coast. Had cake with my new husband and in-laws.

Do you carry a donor card?

Yup!

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I am without words.

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A three year old boy in his bath examined his testicles and asked, “Mommy, are these my brains?”

Mom replied, “Not yet, honey.”

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“Putting up with the people is the survival part - not putting up with the elements” - Rudy, Saboga Tribe, Survivor All-Stars.

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One thing I love about well-researched novels is that I tend to learn a lot without much effort, and often without even realising it. Two novels I read recently were of this ilk.

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I think this show should be renamed “The Simple”.

Paris Hilton and Nicole Ritchie are two of the densest girls I’ve ever come across.

Here are some classics from the first episode:

“What’s a well?”

“What does ‘generic’ mean?”

“What did he mean by ’soup kitchen’?”

“What’s Walmart? Do they sell walls?”

“What’s a trough?”

*SIGH*

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It’s all set. On Saturday March 13 2004, between 10am - 11am, I will be shaving my head in the Leukaemia Foundation World’s Greatest Shave For A Cure.

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