Finding my way as a writer and editor in theatre, film and television, at a time when most people are retiring. Having worked in the arts since I was 14 in my hometown London, I now work from home, which allows me time for family, friends, couchsurfers, and volunteering in my community. I am generally very sociable, but also enjoy quiet time on the sofa reading, or watching films and television shows, which are also a necessary part of my professional development. My philosophy in life is to above all, be kind, while maintaining healthy boundaries and being clear about what is acceptable to me.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To be part of an ethical travel community, save money, and meet new people. I live in Nanaimo, on beautiful Vancouver Island on modest means, and can share access to this wonderful place.

Interests

• arts
• humanities
• film making
• human rights
• cooking
• music
• sciences
• poverty alleviation
• too many to list here

Music, Movies, and Books

Boooks: Love reading, often revisit the classics, enjoy visualizing as I read plays and screenplays, Favourites: The Dice Man, Hitchhiker's Guide, Notes From A Small Island, The Cormoran Strike books. Movies: Scent of the Green Papaya, The Swimmer, The Player, The Godfather, Hotel Rwanda, The Killing Fields, Secrets and Lies, Jesus of Montreal, and, most Sci-fi. Music: Bach to Bowie, Lennon to Simone, Ella to Pharrell, Satchmo to Hank... lots. Art: Modern, Post impressionists, Renaissance, the Group of Seven. Poetry: Blake, Rumi, Gibran, Barrett-Browning, Nimoy!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Thinking about which one to share...

Teach, Learn, Share

Indian, Italian, and vegetarian cooking, though we are a meat eating household. Story editing. Acting lessons. Professional/artistic development strategies and planning. Tell me what you are about, and I can likely help.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I tend to go with the energy of the household and respond to whatever works, or is needed. I generally bring Earl Grey tea, because that is my morning drink of choice, I add to the the food stock and cook if my host finds it appropriate. I like, and have in the past, made a living with cooking, so am happy to do that. I can be quiet and/or offer wide ranging conversations, wit and wisdom, I tend to clean up after myself and, if it is welcomed, chip in with chores.

Countries I’ve Visited

France, Germany, Italy, Turkey, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, England, India, United States