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1. The TV show that makes me laugh is …
The Young Offenders
2. The song that makes me dance is …
It’s a typical Irish wedding song, but I can’t remember ever not dancing to Come on Eileen!
3. The book that I could not bear to part with is …
The Great Gatsby. Thrilling and timeless!
4. The film I could watch time and again is …
Pride and Prejudice, both the BBC production and the newer movie version. I’m a sucker for a good love story!
5. The quote that lifts me up is …
"This too shall pass". My mother has always said that whenever I have gone through a difficult period. It’s very simple, but gives you perspective. It’s particularly appropriate this year!
6. The meal that brings me comfort is …
A vegetarian red Thai curry is my ultimate comfort meal.
7. The treat I can’t resist is …
I can’t resist tortilla chips and salsa. Once in a while is fine!
8. The person that inspires me is …
Marissa Carter from Carter Beauty/Cocoa Brown is a big inspiration. She is a successful business person and she is also kind and generous with her time and advice. I find this combination of ambition and kindness, inspirational.
9. The place I can go to get away from it all is …
Clogherhead beach in Co Louth is my place. So close to home, but it feels a million miles away.
10. The thing I’m most looking forward to, post-pandemic is …
A family reunion with parents, six siblings, in-laws and children, all together. With one brother in the US and one sister in Australia, this could be a while off, but what a thing to look forward to!
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