Early riser? I try not to lie in too late – I’m normally awake for 9am – because I want to make the most of it. There’s a real nice feeling on a Sunday. I like the vibe.
Coffee or alcohol? There’s a little coffee shop near to where I live that does a great flat white. I used to have a glass of red wine with my dinner, but I’m drinking a lot less than I ever used to because the hangovers are getting worse. Now I sip a cup of mint tea – not very rock’n’roll, I know.
Favourite activity? I’ll never say no to a game of Scrabble. Growing up, we didn’t have a television, so we were either outside or immersed in board games. My husband, Adam [DJ Calvin Harris], and I play Scrabble. We have a scoreboard that is highly contested. Every game gets dated in a book with a tally and all scores are recorded. He’s won 84 games and I’ve won 75. I’ve met my match.
Sundays growing up? My parents used to combine forces and put a Nigerian spin on a full English breakfast. There would be a chilli incorporated into the beans, plantain instead of hash browns. My three brothers used to play rugby, so we’d go and watch them. And in the evening we’d have a Sunday roast.
Book or TV series? If it’s something I want to see I’ll seek it out, but I’m not someone who sits in front of the telly and flicks through channels. I currently have a couple of books on the go – The Storm We Made by Vanessa Chan and Lessons by Ian McEwan. I host the Women’s prize for fiction podcast, which is such a joy, and means I am constantly reading.
Exercise or rest? I adore being in nature and exploring outdoors. I spent the first 10 years of my life in Newcastle, then we moved to the Northumberland countryside. I am very grateful that I had so much fresh air and green growing up. It keeps your mental wellbeing and perspective in check. On Sundays, I like to cover a bit of ground, so I’ll briskly walk for an hour, take deep breaths and focus the mind.
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