‘I fell in love with Mr Darcy when I read Pride And Prejudice but it ruined things because I spent my life looking for him!’

beach in Zanzibar with my dogs Betsy definite Diamond, a German shepherd, and cocker spaniel Lexi. Later we’d have cocktails at Katerina’s Bar on the Greek island of Mykonos, then dinner at El Olivo restaurant in Deia, Majorca. At article the end of the day we’d all watch a We ask a celebrity a set of devilishly movie at my home near Manchester. The happiest moment you will cherish probing questions – and only accept forever… Apart from the births of Joel and Rory, it was the night in Istanbul in THE definitive answer. This week it’s 2005 when Liverpool beat AC Milan The Royle Family star Sue Johnston to win the Champions League. The saddest time that shook your The prized possession you value above The film you can watch time and time world… The death of Caroline Aherne all others… A silver beetle brooch with again… Gangster epic Once Upon A from cancer last year at the age of 52 a tiny picture of The Beatles on its Time In America – it’s very emotional was shattering. I still can’t delete her back. It was given to me by a boyfriend and Robert De Niro is amazing. phone number from my mobile. The in 1962 when I started going to the The unlikely interest that engages word ‘delete’ just seems too final. Cavern Club in Liverpool. I got to your curiosity… Sport. My dad The unfulfilled ambition that continues know Paul and Ringo and the brooch took me to Anfield to watch Liv- reminds me of those wonderful times. to haunt you… To make a Hollywood erpool and to St Helens for rug- The unending quest The piece of wisdom you would pass movie. No part would be too small. The biggest regret you wish you could by league from when I was six. that drives you on… on to a child… Don’t do drugs – and The philosophy that underpins your amend… Not being with my dad, Fred, I’m still a fan of both. To keep acting. always look after your granny! when he died from cancer aged 79 in life… Look for the best in people. The misapprehension The treasured item you The crime you would commit knowing 1996. I’d been by his hospital bed for The order of service at your funeral… about yourself you lost and wish you could have you could get away with it… I’d rescue three days and nights. I went out for I’d like to be carried in by Liverpool wish you could erase… My mother’s dogs from puppy farms and put the ten minutes and that’s when he died. again… legends of the past and have Ricky That I must be super confi- criminals who run them in the cages. Thankfully, my mum, Margaret, and jewellery, which she Tomlinson and Craig Cash show out- dent. I actually have moments left me when she died her sister were there so he wasn’t alone. of terrible self-doubt. The song that means most to you… takes from The Royle Family. I’d like in 2007 aged 92. Four of You’ll Never Walk Alone is in my soul. my ashes scattered at Anfield. The temptation you wish you could The book that holds an ever- her rings and her watch were resist… Spending a fortune on clothes I’ve known Gerry Marsden, who had a lasting resonance… Pride And stolen in a burglary in London in The way you want to be remembered… and things for the home in The Cross No 1 with it in 1963, since I was 17. Prejudice, which I studied when I was 2012 – I was distraught. With affection – and as a good granny. shop in London’s Notting The way you would spend your fantasy 14. I fell in love with Mr Darcy, but it The Plug… Sue appears in Pete Jack- Hill. I’ve been going The priority activity if you were the 24 hours, with no travel restrictions... ruined things because I spent the rest of son’s radio comedy drama Love In there for 30 years. Invisible Woman for a day… I’d stand I’d start the day in bed watching the my life looking for my own Mr Recovery. Series 1 & 2 are available on in the centre circle at Anfield when film The Secret Life Of Pets with my The pet hate that Darcy and never found him! BBC Audio CD for £22.50 and on Liverpool play Celtic. The fans of grandchildren – my son Joel’s son Rory, makes your hackles [Sue’s been divorced twice iTunes audiobook for £8. n both teams sing You’ll Never Walk four, and my goddaughter Gemma’s rise... Lazy drivers and is currently single.] As told to Rob McGibbon Alone, so to hear it being sung by the boys, aged two and five – who hog the The poem that touches middle lane on entire crowd would be wonderful. I’m their honorary granny. your soul… Oscar Wil- Florence is my favourite m o t o r ways The person who has influenced you de’s The Ballad Of city, so I’d have breakfast while doing most… My English teacher Miss Reading Gaol moves there with my family and under 70mph. Potter, who inspired me to take up me because of its friends at the Kraft Hotel, acting when she cast me as the witch depth of despair. then we’d see Michel­ Right: Colin in The Tinderbox by Hans Christian The figure from his- angelo’s David and have Firth and Andersen when I was 15. Jennifer Ehle tory for whom you’d ice creams. For lunch, in Pride And most like to buy a pie The event that altered the course of we’d have champagne and Prejudice. and a pint… Bill Shank- your life and character… Going to seafood at the Oyster Bar Above right: St drama school in London in 1965 in Grand Central Station, Helens rugby ly. I’d love to hear his sto- league kit. Far ries about his time as when I was 21. You can imagine the New York. In the after- right: Florence Liverpool manager. excitement of being there in the 60s. noon we’d relax on a CK O ST R UTTE H

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