Tracey Thorn - The Buzzin' Fly Q&A

Where were you born and when?
1962, Brookmans Park
Your father's occupation?
Accountant
Your mother's occupation?
Secretary/Mum
Brothers or sisters?
One of each
What is your earliest memory?
The smell of Karvol on rosebud pillowcase - and watching the fireworks through the bedroom window.
What was the first poster on your wall?
David Cassidy
Describe your room as a teenager
For some reason I painted the walls a kind of pale orange, and the chair to match. It was a tiny bedroom, with a single bed, cupboard and a chair, and the small floor area was ENTIRELY covered in mess - clothes, magazines, half empty bottles of nail polish, my Dansette record player with records carelessly scattered all around it. Complete and utter disaster zone.
What was your first car?
Second hand Renault 5
What do you drive now?
Don't drive
Favourite footwear?
Uggs, I'm afraid, due to enduring coldness of winter. Am looking forward to flip flop time.
Pets?
A dog when I was a child. none now. too allergic.
What watch are you wearing?
Tiffany silver watch, had it for years, bought for me by husband.
What is in your pockets?
Abolutely nothing at the moment.
What would you wear to a fancy dress party?
I just wouldn't go. Under ANY circumstances.
The last time you cried?
Hmmm, can't actually remember, am clearly hard hearted in the extreme.
The Beatles were ...
A long time ago.
Are you a city or countryside person?
City, with bits of countryside from time to time. Don't like how quiet and dark it gets at night though. I'd quite happily live in the country, if i could come back to town at about 7pm every evening, in order to go to the cinema, eat out, and then sleep without that awful axe murderer SILENCE looming over you.
When you look in the mirror what do you not like?
Frown line between eyes which seems to imply state of permanent crossness.
You get three free days of solitude. Where do you go?
Boutique hotel in Mykonos would be nice.
Your house is burning down. What three things do you grab as you run out?
Passports, laptop, photo album - I am very practical, with a sentimental streak.
Can you recognise any wild flowers?
Oh yes, I most certainly can. Go on, test me.
The most personal thing in my purse is ...
Medic Alert card with details of my allergies on it
A favourite book?
All 12 volumes of A Dance To The Music Of Time.
What's on your bedside table today?
Three David Mitchell novels, the Luke Haines book, an Alain de Boton book, glass of water.
What does jazz mean to you?
Squiddly-DEEE-bop-bap-ba-doo (not really, i am being facetious)
What would you most to like to receive in the morning mail?
Party invitation.
Do you like custard?
Of course, who doesn't?
A perfect breakfast consists of ...
Cup of tea. THEN, up to an hour later, nice creamy coffee, possibly a cappucino, with chocolatey pastries, one of those mini very crisp baguettes and some unsalted butter
A world of free downloads means ...
... the end of civilization. Well that's what you'd think, to hear some people talk about it.
Favourite sport to watch?
Oh please don't make me watch sport. Please.
Favourite sport to play?
Oh God, must I? MUST I? but I've hurt my ankle. I've got a note and everything.
What is your greatest achievement?
I was quite proud of my cucumbers last year.
Do you have a major regret?
Having that bob haircut in the mid-80's.
What colour is your voice?
Brown, I guess.
Who would play you in the film of your life?
Tamsin Greig
What song would you like played at your funeral?
'Life Is Just A Bowl Of Cherries', sung by Judy Garland.
What record are you best known for?
'Missing'

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