What is your idea of perfect happiness? - feeling peace and knowing the ones I love most are safe

What is your greatest fear? - Alzhiemer's

With which historical figure do you most identify? - I'll have to come back to that one.

What is the trait you most deplore in yourself? - holding onto things I should let go of

What is the trait you most deplore in others? - arrogance and dishonesty

What vehicles do you own? - A Ford Explorer Sport Trac and a Ford Explorer (okay, the company owns the Explorer, but I drive it)

What objects do you always carry with you? - my keys, Blistex,

What do you most dislike about your appearance? - the shape of it

What is your most unappealing habit? - not paying attention

What is your favourite smell? - freshly brewed coffee

What is your favourite word? - ??

What is your favourite book? - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Should the Royal Family be scrapped? - they are kind of pointless, aren't they?

Do you believe in monogamy? - yes

What or who is the greatest love of your life? - I haven't found him yet

Have you ever said 'I love you' and not meant it? - no--it's hard enough for me to say it when I do mean it.

Which words or phrases do you most overuse? - "just" in my writing/dialogue

How do you relax? - reading, listening to music, sitting or walking outside with the dogs

What single thing would improve the quality of your life? - security

What keeps you awake at night? - I think too much--can't turn my brain off.

How would you like to die? - peacefully

Do you believe in life after death? - yes

How would you like to be remembered? - as a great mother