Q&A

She is married with one son and lives near Dromore.

What do you like doing on your day off?

Inspired by Strictly Come Dancing I’ve recently taken a few dance classes which have been great fun. I also love having friends over or snuggling up to watch a good movie.

If you were to choose your favourite meal what would it be, where and why?

Mexican fajita’s with sour cream or a night out in Belfast with dinner at Malmaison.

What has been your proudest moment?

The birth of my son, Charlie.

What was the most frightening moment of your life?

Probably also the birth of my son.

How would you describe your taste in clothes?

I love the whole punk princess look, but think I’m a bit too old to carry that off now.

What would you do if you won a million pounds?

I’d hire a luxury hotel on a remote Caribbean island and fly all my friends out for an amazing big party.

What was your most embarrassing moment?

It was probably the time I asked a woman when her baby was due and she smiled sweetly though she was probably ready to kill me as she replied: “I’ve already had it”! I never ask pregnant women when they’re due now – no matter how big their bump!

What music do you like?

Anything and everything from 70’s and 80’s groups through to stuff like Green Day and Linkin Park. My son keeps me up-to-date!

What sports person do you admire?

I’m not very sporty but as a child Olga Korbut was my hero – I really wanted to be an Olympic gymnast!

Describe your best ever holiday. What would your dream holiday be?

My best ever holiday was to Luxor, Egypt. I loved middle eastern culture, the archaeological sites, the camels and the stillness of the Nile. I love experiencing different cultures and there’s loads of places I’d love to see.

What is your greatest remaining ambition?

Roald Dahl was such an amazing children’s author - I’d love to write a children’s book in a similar style to his.

If you were stranded on a desert island what three things would you want with you?

My duvet, my mp3 player and a large Costa coffee.

Favourite things

Car: Lotus Elise

Film: Shawshank Redemption

Comedian: Bill Bailey

CD: Goodbye Lullaby by Avril Lavigne

Book: Roots by Alex Haley

Actor: Morgan Freeman