In the hot seat: Lucy Smith

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Saturday, April 04, 2009
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In the spotlight this week is the community fundraising manager for the Bristol-based Above And Beyond charity which raises cash for the city's nine university hospitals

What do you love about the South West?

I love how much people who live here love it. And there's a real sense of pride in the city of Bristol.

How do you relax?

Badminton, cooking for friends, going to the cinema … the usual CV "hobbies and interests" section suspects.

When and where were you happiest?

I spent an amazing holiday in Goa a couple of years ago, which scores pretty highly.

What is your earliest memory?

Burning my feet on the sand on a summer holiday in Wales when I was about four.

What makes you laugh?

My best friend's impression of The Moon in The Mighty Boosh.

What do you dream of?

At the moment, reaching our £800,000 Heart of Bristol Appeal target is on my mind a lot. Playing a small part in making the New Bristol Heart Institute the fantastic place it is makes me feel incredibly proud.

What is your greatest fear?

Regretting things I didn't do.

Which person, living or dead, do you most admire?

I'm going to a charity ball in a couple of weeks with some staff from the Special Care Baby Unit. I admire what they do so much and will feel privileged to be at the event with them.

What is your worst habit?

I'm sure I'm blissfully unaware of my worst habit but I do know I say "umm" a lot.

What is your favourite book?

The Emperor's New Clothes by Hans Christian Andersen.

What is your greatest frustration?

Drivers not indicating for pedestrians at crossroads.

What possession could you not live without?

Fabric softener – I only discovered it this year. Finally, my washing smells (nearly) as good as my mum's!

What is your favourite word?

Bear.

What is your favourite food and drink?

Sushi and tea (not at the same time).

Who or what is the love of your life?

TC.

Who would you invite to your dream dinner party?

Everyone I know and love, and a really good chef.

What law would you introduce if you were in charge?

That all children get a trip to the seaside before the age of 10.

What single thing would improve the quality of your life?

Getting the cast taken off the wrist I broke last week.

What is your greatest achievement?

Most recently, abseiling down the 175ft Premier Inn dressed as cupid in aid of the new Bristol Heart Institute.

What talent do you wish you had?

Singing.

How would you like to be remembered?

Fondly.

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