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COOK

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Having the flu jab last week gave me mild flu-like symptoms for a few days. Last night I felt under par and so went in for a bit of self-nurturing – snuggled on settee, wrapped in duvet, sipping hot chocolate and watching Poirot.

I love Poirot.  And Miss Marple.  I’ve always wanted to be in one, oh not as a lead – I know my place! – but as Cook.  Physically I’m ideal and I could always see myself in mop cap and apron, worriedly kneading dough whilst uttering the immortal line “Lord above!  We’ll never get Her Ladyship’s lunch … Read the rest »

Another day, another audition

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So, the call came yesterday evening for a casting this afternoon. A bit short notice, but hey! that’s the way the business rolls, I suppose. As always the butterflies are fluttering at the thought of it, but that’s all part of it, too.
Here I am, still waiting for my ‘big break’. At my age! The trouble is that very few – for that read none – directors/casting directors are willing to take a chance with older actresses who have limited CVs. I mean, if they want large comedy actress they’ll go with Dawn French or Caroine Quentin. Boo hoo!… Read the rest »