Home is...
East Sussex, in the countryside with my husband Rory, our son and our dog. I've lived here for nearly three years, and before that I was in Battersea, which was my stomping ground for 15 years. It's crazy how it's changed. I went back to Battersea Power Station and was like, "What the f***?" I couldn't find my way around.
Where do you stay in London?
It varies. The good thing about not living in London now is you can be on holiday in London. I usually stay at the Ham Yard Hotel, or Kettner's. The real luxury one is Claridge's — but that's for special occasions.
Where was your first flat in London?
West Kensington. It was a basement flat, basically a cellar — it stank of damp — but I didn't care. I loved it and stayed for about a year, then moved to Brixton where I lived for ages.
What was your first job in London?
A barmaid in a pub called The Duke of Sussex, which is in Waterloo by the Old Vic theatre — actors from there and the National would come in a lot — and I was the karaoke hostess on Friday and Saturday nights. My go-to karaoke song is Total Eclipse of the Heart, and I also like doing Rapture by Blondie because of the rap, which I can't do but I try.
Where would you recommend for a first date?
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