Here's to you, Miss Robinson
This is Lucy Robinson. How annoying. Super smart cookie, extremely witty, lovely, talented, stylish, gorgeous, (see above) and about to publish her debut novel, “The Greatest Love Story of All Time”. A novel jam packed with the trials and tribulations of real 21st century messy love and life of a thirty-something, with Gin Thursdays, bottom slapping and an evil cat, which is clearly set to be a smash hit as Stylist love it and Cosmopolitan has deemed it “Romantic and laugh-out-loud hilarious” and has already pinned it on its hotlist for 2012. See, annoying.
You may well already know of our Miss Robinson, for she writes a blog for marieclaire.co.uk where she has entertained (me especially) with her no frills frank (and occasionally petrifying) stories of her hilariously unsuccessful encounters with the wonderful world of internet dating.
Lucy has recently returned home from a one year stint/early mid life crisis (her words) in South America, where she’s been writing her novel, so I grabbed the chance to meet with her and ask her some intelligent and poignant questions before she becomes a global star and won’t talk to me.
We met in Camden Passage and marvelled at all the pretty twinkly things in the shop windows, before heading over to The Breakfast Club, (Lucy’s favourite London haunt) where we drank tea, boogied on our bums (they play GREAT tunes) and I transformed into Poppy-Hard-Hitting-Journalist.
Lucy can be quite rude, so I apologise (mostly to my mum who I know is reading this) if you are offended by the words ‘crack’, ‘crap’, or ‘gobshite’ – she uses all three. Ready? Here you go..
Poppy: Big pants or little pants?
Lucy: Big pants. I think G strings are an abomination. They’re like a cheese slice up your crack. (See? Told you)
Poppy: What is the most embarrassing thing you’ve ever done?
Lucy: In my first ever job I managed to email a picture of my breasts to every single person on my production, including the most senior bosses.
Poppy: Really?
Lucy: Yes
*Pause*
Poppy: Red sauce or brown sauce?
Lucy: Brown. It’s dirty.
Poppy: Which side of the bed do you sleep on?
Lucy: The man and I alternate every night so no one gets the crap side all the time. On the crap side you have to stub your toe on the fireplace to get out.
Poppy: Do you have a skin care regime?
Lucy: Don’t be ridiculous.
Poppy: What is your greatest regret in life?
Lucy: Not allowing myself to act like more of a tit.
Poppy: What is your favourite Spanish phrase?
Lucy: “No rompas los huevos”. It means ‘don’t break your balls’. I had an insults lesson with my Spanish tutor and she advised me to use this on sleazy men in clubs. What I love most about it is that they use the word ‘eggs’ for balls in Spanish. Amazing.
Poppy: What do you buy in duty free?
Lucy: Rive Gauche by Yves Saint Laurent. A classic 80’s power fragrance.
Poppy: What is your favourite item of clothing?
Lucy: Anything with a good sturdy shoulder pad.
Poppy: Who is your favourite comedian?
Lucy: Miranda. I am completely in love with her.
Poppy: What is your guilty pleasure?
Lucy: Phil Collins, pasties or Diet Irn Brew.
Poppy: You’re too talented. What can’t you do?
Lucy: Paint.
Poppy: What was your favourite subject at school?
Lucy: Theatre Studies, because it gave me the chance to be a gobby gobshite.
Poppy: Who’s your hero?
Lucy: Tom Stoppard. The greatest writer ever to live on planet Earth.
The interview had to end there as Eye of The Tiger started playing and Lucy wanted to dance.
‘The Greatest Love Story of All Time’ by Lucy Robinson
Published Thursday, 12th April 2012 with Penguin
31 Camden Passage
London, N1 8EA
Win a signed copy of Lucy’s debut novel!
Yip it’s true. You need to do at least one of the below to enter – the more you do the more chances you have to win…
1. Leave a comment below with what you would make Lucy Robinson for breakfast – she’ll pick her favourite one.
2. Sign up to my mailing list
3. Follow me and Lucy Robinson on Twitter
4. LIKE my Facebook page
3. Follow me and Lucy Robinson on Twitter
4. LIKE my Facebook page
5. LIKE Lucy’s Facebook page
Good luck! Competition ends Friday 20th April.
InkyprintsOriginals
Ok, so my heart is being ruled by my appetite – as always. Sweet, crunchy, creamy and sticky – this is perfect for any time of day:
Grilled goats cheese on toasted slice/s of baguette, all drizzled with honey and sesame seeds. Grill the whole lot to make sure the seeds get a little crunch too.
leiajulie
it would have to be a healthy muesli but with chocolate sporinkles on top
Beki
After reading that I like Lucy a lot :o)
I would feed her (a firm fave and treat in this house) yorkshire puddings filled with squirty cream and topped with chocolate sauce and sprinkles.
Already follow your FB page but off to do the others now as I’d love a chance to read this book, if I’m not lucky enough to win I’ll have to buy.
Beki xx
Poppy Loves
Congratulations Beki! Lucy Robinson picked YOU! I’ve been in touch on email 🙂 x
MadBirdDesignsUK
Obviously Lucy would love “los huevos” gently poached with some supa doopa cruchy toasty door stops and loads of black coffee. But I’m going to be too busy reading the new book to cook; so I’ll send my hunk round instead. He makes an excellent morning slave, quiet, respectable and nice to behold.
Anonymous
Today I would be mostly serving a fine array of Easter Eggs.
Brian Douglas
Would have to be something big and meaty! Venison Burger on a toasted bapbrown sauce n a jug of coffee!!
Wallowpea
I would say anything that involved cheese – I know lucy loves cheese 🙂
KevinLohxx
I’d make Lucy chocolate chip pancakes with lovely Belgian chocolate ice-cream. A cup of rich hot chocolate 🙂
Gillian Holmes
Porridge with cranberries,raisins,chopped hazelnuts, honey and cinnamon.
That’s what I have most days anyway!
Rainie Bish
I would make a toasted mushroom and cheese sandwich, its always a great start to the day
Rainie Bish
Im signed up to your mailing list, I follow both you & Lucy on twitter and I like both of your Facebook pages.