I drive. . .

My husband's lovely Audi.

It feels safe without being a big Jeep-type thing. I'm thinking about getting a bike and an eco-car though, as the London congestion charge starts two streets away.

If I have time to myself I. . .

Would love to just sleep but that is a distant dream at the moment.

You wouldn't know it but I'm very good at. . .

Writing lists, because I have to or I'd forget.

Crossing things off is a great pleasure in life.

Movie heaven. . .

Is anything with Katherine Hepburn, Humphrey Bogart, Paul Newman or John Cusack.

Comfort eating. . .

Anything with potato or butter as a major ingredident.

When I was a child I wanted to be. . .

A vet, a photograher, a writer. I grew up on a farm and so was surronded by animals. I loved taking pictures because interesting pictures are as good as a story.

All my money goes on. . .

Organic food and my kids.

Children start off pretty cheap, but seem to be more costly the older they get.

My biggest regret. . .

Not taking all the opportunities that came my way.

It's not fashionable, but I like. . .

Sucking my thumb.

If I wasn't me I'd like to be. . .

A wild horse galloping around somewhere equally wild.

My favourite work of art. . .

Any photograph or drawing by Henri CartierBresson, a real genius.

The best invention ever. . .

Telephones, although I am hopeless at ringing the people I love.