The splendid Speccy has challenged me to answer eleven questions. I'm glad to see there's nothing too revealing or controversial, nothing to make a maiden blush or a vicar weep. So here goes:1. What was the last concert you went to?
K T Tunstall at the Ulster Hall, Belfast. Totally brilliant.
2. When did you last drink champagne?
At the Chandon winery near Melbourne in January.
3. Have you been dancing recently?
Only dancing with rage. Or dancing with joy.
4. What's the first track on the closest CD?
St James Infirmary by Hugh Laurie and Record Collector by Lissie Maurus. I adore both singers.
5. If you could compete in the Olympics, in what event?
Gymnastics. I'd love to be capable of such grace and agility.
6. What is your favourite children's book?
Alice in Wonderland. She has such extraordinary adventures. And I've always been a sucker for surrealism.
7. How did you choose your blog title?
An angel of the Lord came unto me saying "Howdi, Nickhereandnow, I command you to start blogging."
8. How long do you spend on blogging each week?
A few hours. Or a few days if you include answering the huge piles of fan mail.
9. What was your biggest achievement?
Staying alive. I was very accident-prone as a child.
10. Who are you inspired by?
Anyone who is generous, compassionate, smart, strong-minded, courageous and witty.
11. Who stole the cookies from the cookie jar?
Not me, it was the cookie fairy. I saw her. I did, I did. Cross my heart and hope to die.
I won't tag anyone else, they might not like it. But if anyone wants to join in, here are some new questions:
What are you hopeless at/brilliant at?
What do you wish you'd never worn/said?
What was the last time you cried/jumped for joy?
What personal quality do you cringe at/relish?
What's your favourite garment/time of the day?
What daily chore drives you nuts?
