About Jayne

Parenthood is a paradise for the amateur philosopher. With a daughter, Indiana (8), and a son, Levi (7), Jayne finds herself constantly immersed in the world of esoteric wonder. Here she poses those questions we don’t always ask in her quest to discover if being a parent really is the Best of All Possible Worlds.

Who am I?
I am the sum of my past - my happiness, my tragedies, my lessons... plus the dreams and secrets of my future

My friends and family would say I am...
Mostly good, sometimes neurotic, occasionally ridiculous, and never on time
 
I wanted to grow up to be a...
A circus trapeze artist
 
Love is...
the answer to everything
 
Hobbies
Reading, writing, watching films, bike-riding
 
Favourite movie
If I'm being honest, Anchorman, but if I'm being cool, Lost in Translation

Favourite book
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald and The Road by Cormac McCarthy - but really, it's like asking me which of my kids I like best!

Favourite TV show
The Gilmore Girls

Favourite season
Spring
 
Favourite holiday destination
Is ‘Five Star' a destination?
 
Favourite food
If I don't say ‘chocolate' I shall be accused of lying by those closest to me
 
Cats or dogs?
Dogs
 
Sport or leisure?
Leisure - the more leisurely the better
 
Sweet or savoury?
Sweet, sweet and sweeter