I live and work on houseboat near Canary Wharf with my dog, BearBear. I'm British and American (and Swiss, but that's another story) and a writer and an alternative therapist . I'm endlessly curious about the world and what makes people tick. I love dancing and clubbing (I know many of the gay bars in London), and tend to hang out with people way younger than me. A happy evening involves Prosecco, discussing ideas, and laughing. And maybe dancing too.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Writers need stimulus and good company, as well as time alone. Sharing stories and hearing about other people’s experiences is delightful and inspiring. Every now and then I just want to take off and go somewhere, and be surprised.

Interests

Reading, writing, swimming, movies, dancing, discussing ideas, connection and communication, being helpful, laughing, hugging.

• dancing
• eating out
• reading books
• theatre
• mindfulness
• museums and exhibitions
• bisexual
• nude beaches
• swimming in the sea
• cooking together

Music, Movies, and Books

FAVOURITE SONGS Anywhere by Rita Ora, Lola by The Kinks, Tous les garçons by Françoise Hardy, Because the Night by Patti Smith. FAVOURITE BOOKS Le Petit Prince, St Exupéry. A Bear Called Paddington, Michael Bond. l'Etranger, Albert Camus. Man's Search for Meaning, Viktor Frankl. I've read a gazillion books about communication, life, love, the pursuit of happiness .... and have written two myself: a novel, "Virtual Fidelity" and "Stop Smelling My Rose!” a collection of short humorous essays written for US radio (NPR). FAVOURITE POEMS The lovesong of Alfred J Prufrock, TS Eliot, and Archy and Mehitabel by Don Marquis. MOVIES Recently loved Bohemian Rhapsody, and The Favourite. Dislike anything violent or mean.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

While researching my current novel, I interviewed prostitutes in Amsterdam and young "dancing girls" in Lahore, Pakistan. Which, it turned out, was quite dodgy!

Teach, Learn, Share

I used to teach English...but am more interested now in sharing ideas about life. And food is important too! I happily share my favourite recipes. And I love showing people the basics of how to tap (EFT — Emotional Freedom Techniques).

What I Can Share with Hosts

Funny stories, Swiss chocolates, the meaning of life (seriously, I’ve worked it out in both a 3-word or 4-word version!) Prosecco.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Botswana, Cayman Islands, Croatia, Cuba, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guadeloupe, India, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Laos, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Pakistan, Portugal, Russian Federation, Scotland, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Belgium, England, Laos, Switzerland, Tunisia, United States