I require coffee. And tea--black, green, white, herbal. My kitchen is a shrine to tea and teaware.

I'm easy to spot. Just look for the middle-aged fat lady wearing tie-dye and Crocs and listening to an iPod. I love to do beadwork and make most of my jewelry.

I'm usually reading several books at once. I collect fountain pens. I occasionally write bad poetry. And I used to be a radio newscaster.