She’s a self-confessed culture vulture – “I love the arts” – and gets out to the theatre or cinema at least once a week. Other hobbies include running, although her enthusiasm fluctuates with the weather. She lives in North London with her boyfriend.
Why did you get into printing?
I got a job as the office junior at Marvel Comics. My boss resigned and so I was producing comics within a fortnight
What would be your dream job?
Food, film and theatre critic
Who would play you in a movie about your life?
I’d love to say Julia Roberts but it’s more likely to be Dawn French
What is your dream bit of kit?
A time machine, to make those deadlines easier to meet
What would you most like to print?
Anything produced with love, care and passion
Who do you admire most in the industry?
I can’t name just one, they are: Juliette Butler, production manager at PRH – always an inspiration, an expert and calm influence. Ali Kaye, Tanya Dunbar (managing directors at CPI) and Kate McFarlan (Strategic director at Clays) for being brilliant women in print
What is your favourite saying?
‘It’ll be fine’
What is your favourite album?
Albums? That’s so last century. My current playlist includes: Adele, The Brand New Heavies, Jack Johnson, Lenny Kravitz and The Straight Outta Compton soundtrack
What book are you reading at the moment?
Dictator by Robert Harris, the last in his fantastic Cicero trilogy
Who would you like to be stuck on a desert island with?
My boyfriend Nick, he’s pretty handy. I would be totally useless at hunting and shelter building
What is your greatest ambition?
To see the Northern Lights from a glass roofed igloo
What’s your greatest fear?
The sea
Most embarrassing moment?
There are far too many to list here. I am a total klutz
Where would you like to be now?
On a beach in Cuba sipping a piña colada
What’s your worst fashion disaster?
A peach puff ball dress from 1986
Where would you go if you could time-travel?
Vegas in the 50s
What is the worst kind of print?
Anything designed to breed hate
What was the best business deal that you’ve pulled off?
Producing 50 new books in six months from concept to delivery with absolutely no track record
How would you like to be remembered?
As a funny, happy, kind friend
Life is…?
Fun
What was your childhood obsession?
Smash Hits
