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No, that idea never really hit me!What is something you aspire to?
To be a best selling author.What is something you've done that you really wish you hadn't?
Oh boy. First things that come to mind involve drinking too much alcohol, so I'll say that. Favourite classic monster?
Does the xenomorph from Alien count as classic? OR are we talking like, CLASSICAL classics? Cos then the minotaur.Last thing you borrowed from a library?
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Do you have another book you're keen to get from the library as soon as you can?
The Last Policeman - been waiting for a few weeks, need it for the autumn challenge :PAny family in the Services?
Yes, I have a cousin in the Royal Navy.Which of the current batch of new release films are you desperate to see?
Definitely American Sniper, although probably not so new anymore. But new in my speak!An 'it' book you refuse to read, even from years ago..?
I'm a bit of a Marvel fangirl, so this years set of releases.What's at the top of your bucket list?
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An 'it' book you refuse to read, even from years ago..?"
Fifty Shades of Grey
What's at the top of your bucket list?
I'm not organised enough to have one! To experience NY with no money spared.What did you want to tell someone today, but refrained?
I wanted to tell a close relative that I love them but couldn't because a past argument with them was holding me back.Do you think 'Neighbours' will be going in another thirty years?
It won't go for that long, but it's good to see that the famous street has reached so far..What 'box set' do you love?
Ooh depends. TV, gotta love my Arrested Development box. Movies, my Alien Anthology is pretty awesome. Books, my Ender's Game/Speaker for the Dead/Xenocide/Children of the Mind box is great. Also my Mistborn box. Also all my anime boxsets. TOO MANY BOX SETS.Worst thing to happen to you this week?
Assuming that's "most played" or somesuch, probably either Nine Inch Nails' The Fragile or Gorillaz' Demon Days. The latter also being the very first album I ever bought.Your favourite book that I've never heard of?
Ok.. My childhood fave, one if the series at least Baby-Sitters' Summer VacationWhat do you use your library for? And if you don't, why?
Borrowing books - will always try and borrow before I buy. Jigsaw puzzle or crosswords?
Jigsaw puzzle! They're so fun and you get a lovely picture at the end.Trivial Pursuit or Scene It?
Trivial Pursuit.MP3 download or vinyl?
rarely...but sometimesHow do you have your coffee?
Black. An espresso.What's your favourite meal?
At the moment, pasta with home made pesto. Best thing that's happened so far this year?
I was reunited with my sister after many years of being apart due to the lies and insanity of others.Name one thing you'd really like to happen this year.
Win the lottoYou have one wish - what is it?
That my children show their love for each other more!What did you learn today?
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How relaxed are you right now?
Bugger Brenda :( especially when my answer is VERY.What will be your next book?
Freezer surprise(this means nothing planned so I open the freezer get something out and go surprise!!!!)
What did you have for lunch today?
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Same question:)
Salad with corned beefWhat will you have for dinner?
Chicken Kiev, pasta and salad When you make a friend request here, do you add a message as well?
Sometimes.What's the main thing you would do if you won a million dollars?
Pay mortgage. Invest the rest What author have you just discovered that everyone else knows about?
The British crime writer Peter May.Have you ever read a book that the whole world was mad about but you thought it was a load of old ...... !
Many!.....Cough, Twilight...can I say that? Hardcover or paperback books?
Paperback because they're easier to read in bed.Have you ever loved a book that others hated?
Most of my romance reading decisions are derided gently by a literature group I belong to as not worthy of reading - they hate them with a passion!! I say don't knock my reading decsions and I won't knock yours.getting off my high horse carefully
would you read a book in a hammock?
No, my back would never cope.Do you watch quiz shows? If so, which ones?
No tv quiz shows, but sometimes Norman the quiz on Abc radio :)What do you talk to people about no matter what, apart from books?
Oh yes and I have done.Would you read in the bath?
Our bath's too small for adults but if I had a nice big spa bath with a shelf for candles and champagne I'd think about it!Where is the strangest place you've read a book?
In a Chinook helicopter in Afghanistan.Do you generally reread books you like or is the magic all in the first reading?
I love rereading good books, though often wishing I could go back and read it again for the first time. Last reread?
Every day, but usually in the form of podcasts while I run. Favourite podcast?
I keep saying I will listen to Richard Fidler podcasts as I never get a chance to listen to the radio uninterrupted.. but I never have!Favourite all time movie?
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