I am a journalist, writer, angel channeller, yoga teacher and general explorer of the adventure that is life. If it is supposed to be fun, whatever it is, I will probably try it once, to see if I like it.
Over the years, I have experimented with activities as diverse as scuba diving, almost smoking crack in Claridges, bashing Johnny Depp over the head with my hand bag, carol singing, composting, and just sitting quietly cross legged on the floor. All of these activities have their merits. But my considered opinion is that nothing, not even a Vintage Vivienne Westwood can make you happy if you are determined not to be. And the flipside of that is that nothing, not even the loss of a loved one, or a terminal illness can make you unhappy if you are determined to be happy. This has been proved to me in my career as a journalist, by having had the opportunity to interview a vast array of inspiring people, many of whom have had horrible things thrown at them, in their lives, but who have not only survived and thrived, but also been able to inspire other people with their courage and resilience. Along with these, I have also assembled a selection of interviews with spiritual teachers who have impressed me, people like Deepak Chopra, Eckhart Tolle, Paulo Coelho, Dadi Janki, Kathleen Mc Gowan, Byron Katie and many more, which I am gradually posting here.
In every life, there is room for a little bit of glamour, and I am more partial to glamour than most. I am not ashamed to say that I get a ridiculously big thrill out of being in the company of the fabulously famous. And in my career, I have also had the opportunity to interview a number of celebs, most of whom were quite nice. Some were quite hot. And some were very interesting. I particularly liked JP Donleavy, Pete Doherty, Jeremy Irons, Michael Palin, Bob Geldof and Jilly Cooper. These interviews I am also posting for your delectation and delight.
Finally, I will also post articles in which I ruminate, pontificate and generally debate things that have interested me.
This looks really good, both yourself and Shane are an inspiration to loadsa people. Keep well, and keep the faith because you probably dont get to hear all the good stuff said about you both. I know in one cornor of the suburbs of London, aka “Welling Acres” your work is able to cheer folk, give us strength, remind us we are not alone, makes us laugh and helps with the good ole fashioned attitude.
Am a partner in a wee camogie collective in Plumstead Common run with a wee woman from Templemore Tipp aka The Celts. Keep safe dharlin and love to the family.
Hi Claire, thanks a million for your comment! It felt really good to read it. xxxxxx Victoria