Amanda - ProfilesArchive

About Me

So, do I have to write all the good stuff about me and leave out the bad things?? If that's the case then my name is Amanda and I'm 32! No, I'm sure I can think of some other stuff. I live in Gateshead. Have lived in the North East all my life. Wandered over to the Newcastle end a few years back but got burgled and it's put me off ever moving there again haha. You don't get that sort of thing in Gateshead, especially on my council estate! I graduated last year with first class honours in English Studies and Linguistics and I'm now doing MA in Children's Literature. Just started work last year at the University of Sunderland. My official title is Alumni Officer although everyone always goes Alumwhat??? However, my dream job would be as an illustrator for children's books. I love drawing. Wouldn't say I'm the next Shirley Hughes (by a long shot!!) but I do love drawing and writing. I think that'll do for now....!

My Interests

Reading, drawing, listening to music, daydreaming, moaning, sleeping and anything that doesn't involve me thinking about going into work!

I'd like to meet:

Kylie Minogue. How gorgeous....??? I need to see her close up to check for blemishes. She must have some!!!Jason Lee, Michael J Fox, David Tennant (I wouldn't mind a go in his TARDIS!!)

Music:

Loads of stuff. Scissor Sisters, Kylie, Beth Orton, Jet, INXS, 80's crap, Northern Soul, Amy Winehouse, The Brand New Heavies, Starsailor, Morcheeba, Primal Scream, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones etc etc etc

Movies:

Stand By Me, Back To The Future(coz I used to lurve Michael J Fox in my younger days), The Sound of Music, Bridget Jones, Love Actually (Both coz I luv Colin Firth), Almost Famous (because I luv Jason Lee) The Shining, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Dumb and Dumber, Interview With the Vampire (coz I luv vampires!)

Television:

My Name is Earl, ER, Neighbours, Kath and Kim, Dr Who

Books:

Picture books - Alfie Gets in First and Dogger by Shirley Hughes. Private Peaceful by Michael Morpurgo, Once by Morris Gleitzman. All Roald Dahl books. Interview With The Vampire, Paper Moon, Katie Mulholland (!?) and Jane Eyre.

Heroes:

Kylie Minogue. I also used to really admire Monica Seles when I loved playing Tennis. Michael J Fox for his strength and determination - what a trooper!