10 questions with Helen Lederer (Finger Food)

1) Where do you write?
In my study - very nice with big balcony but a teenager has moved her room next door and music can be  a problem. Head phones essential.

2) What is the first book you remember reading?
Malory Towers by Enid Blyton.

3) Do you have a favourite literary character?
Darrel Rivers - Head Girl at Malory Towers 

4) Is there a book by an another author that you wish you had written?
Bridget Jones by Helen Fielding (I was there first).

5) What's the best advice you have ever received?
When in doubt do nothing.

6) What's the worst advice you have ever received?
Say what you feel - better out than in.

7) What are you currently reading?
I'm about to read Jonathon Harvey's new novel. 

8) Who is your hero or heroine?
Er Darrel Rivers.

9) Where are you happiest?
In my sitting room watching TV with my hubby.

10) Who would be at your dream dinner party (can be living or dead)?
Darrel .. no, Joyce Grenfell, Joan Rivers and Bette Midler.

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