To really be centered and to really work well and to think about the kinds of things that I need to think about, I need to spend large amounts of time alone.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
For me, it's important to relax and concentrate on what I want to do.
I think everybody's got different methods of working which suit the particular individual. Mine is to sort of play the part, and give 100%, to concentrate and focus on it while I'm actually working, but then leave it behind until the next day.
Outside of interviews, I spend very little time thinking about myself. I spend time thinking about my writing and my children and other things that are pertinent.
My goal was to be able to be alone without food, sugar, phone, men, TV, anything and to feel O.K. about myself.
Although it sounds cliche, the main thing I want to do is touch people with what I do. I want everything I do to be meaningful, and I want it to be about more than just myself, or the money.
I believe in meditation - it's a good tool to centre yourself, but unfortunately, I'm too lazy to do it. It's very hard work, and I prefer to watch 'Nothing To Declare' on TV!
I need to be doing different things all the time; it's just part of who I am.
I have an insatiable desire to be the center of attention.
My ideal is to write most of the day, then go running, find friends and socialise all evening; my mind recharges with human contact.
I think I'm very focused and am quite a good multitasker, and I'm quite driven in knowing what my responsibilities are to my family and knowing what I've got to do to do that.