I have a few interests and projects - they vary constantly as my attention drifts from one thing to another... Here are some of the ones I can think of at the moment.

• I have been a big fan of Billy Bragg for many years. He tours Australia every so often as he has quite a following here. I have been fortunate enough to be able (to afford) to go to his concerts and try not to miss any of his tours. He always gives a good live show!


• I have also, at some time or another, been interested in a kids BBC television show which was on many, many years ago: Pressgang. Re-runs are occasionally shown on the Pay-TV station Nickelodeon, however they skip all of the 'controversial' episodes for some reason.
  It's good to see the actors from this show move on to bigger and better things: Dexter Fletcher, who played "Spike" was in Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels; Julia Swahala, "Lynda Day", has been in many things, including Absolutely Fabulous, and the BBC production of Pride and Prejudice; Gabrielle Anwar has made it big in Hollywood, with The Scent of a Woman, The Concierge and other movies, and Claire Forlani (who was in one or two episodes as the glamorous girlfriend of Colin) was in Mallrats, Meet Joe Black, Mystery Men and lots of others.


• I'm trying to learn how to sew, too. I've become interested in making patchwork quilts - mainly influenced by my own mother (who is also interested and learning) and my mother-in-law, Avril, who is the most amazing, prolific crafter I have ever met!


• Like any good geek I like reading, and I like reading sci-fi and fantasy. I also enjoy Austen, travel books and other fiction. I try to get some history into me, too but have trouble staying awake sometimes!


• On the more active side of things, I have previously participated in a sport called Dragon Boat Racing. My team Sydney Phoenix is run by my brother and sister-in-law and one day I hope that I'll get back into it. It's a bit hard finding the time with two young boys sometimes.