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Alex T Smith
Where were you born and have you got an accent?

I was born in Coventry but I don't think I have an accent.

What is your earliest childhood memory?

Drawing a VERY scribbly teddy bear when I was 2.

As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?

Either a chef, an illustrator, a set/costume designer, a spaceman or a rabbit.

Favourite book character (not one of your own!)

I love Winnie the Pooh for his simple kindness and Eloise for her naughtiness!

What is the first book you read and loved?

The Tiger Who Came To Tea by Judith Kerr

What is the last book you read and loved?

I love old detective novels by Agatha Christie.

What are your five favourite words?

Collywobbles, chihuahua, dongle, palaver and CAKE!

What makes you happy?

NYC, drawing, reading late at night, playing with my nephews.

What is your biggest fear?

Not being able to draw.

What is most precious to you?

The handwritten book of stories by my Grandad, a ring given to me by my grandmother engraved with our shared initials and of course my four naughty little dogs.

What is your greatest extravagance?

Buying lots of books.

What is your worst habit?

Sometimes working in my pjs!

Who is your best friend?

I think my chihuahuas would be deeply offended if I didn’t say them!

What is your favourite joke?

What kind of dog takes a bubble bath? A shampoodle!

Full name

Alex T.Smith ( The ‘T’ is either for Thomas or Tyrannosaurus, I’ll let you decide!)

Date of birth

02/08/85

Birthplace

Coventry, UK

Colour of eyes

Dark Brown

Colour of hair

Brown

Favourite food

CAKE! (Also cookies!)

Favourite colour

Post box red

Favourite poem

‘Beattie is Three’ by Adrian Mitchell

Favourite smell

I like the dusty smell of old books with dry, crinkly pages.

Favourite song

‘Bring Me Sunshine’