A Dog's Life Article Interview

 

Sexy Rosemarie returns to the screen today hosting ITV's new Animal Series Cat Crazy (1.50pm) with Rolf Harris.

The 34-year old beauty landed her telly break as Bruce Forsyth's Generation Game hostess. She also presents Come Dancing on BBC1, which returns later this year.

She lives in Buckinghamshire with her partner, Citizen Smith star Robert Lindsay.


What car do you drive ?
A BMW 316 Compact.

Qualifications:
English O-level and lots of dance certificates - my school subjects suffered because of dancing.

Your first job:
A paper round when I was 10.

What would you do if you weren't in showbusiness ?
I was junior high jump champion at school and would like to have been an athlete.

One job you would have loved:
A role in the musical A Chorus Line. It was the first London show I ever saw, but by the time I got my Eqity Card it had ended its run.

Your favourite soap and character:
Eastenders is great now that Dot Cotton is back, but I can't choose between that show and Coronation Street.

Your favourite other TV show and character:
Del Boy in Only Fools and Horses. I love the mix of sadness and laughter.

Favourite movie:
White Christmas.

Favourite movie star:
Gene Kelly.

Your ideal dinner guests:
Liza Minelli, Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire and Bing Crosby. I'd love to hear their stories and showbiz gossip.

What were the first and last records you brought ?
The first was Puppy Love by Donny Osmond, the last was the soundtrack to the film The Piano.

Your favourite pop act:
Elton John.

Who makes you laugh ?
My Dogs, Dodger and Chelsea.

Whats the best/worst advice you've ever been given ?
The best was do your best and you can't do any more. The worst was don't go on the stage.

How do you relax ?
Walking the dogs or making tapestries.

What was your most embarassing moment ?
When i was six I got dressed up in my best frock for a birthday party, but when I turned up I was a week early. I was in floods of tears and couldn't bring myself to go the following week.

When did you last cry ?
I cry all the time so it was probably last week. Anything can set me off - a sad film or news report.

What book are you reading ?
Room Mates by Max Apple.

Who has sex appeal ?
Kevin Costner.

Describe yourself in five words:
Emotional, stubborn, daydreamer, worrier, hardworking.

If you were reincarnated, what would you be ?
One of my dogs, they have a great life.

What's the worst piece of clothing you have ever brought ?
A pair of platform strappy sandals that I couldn't walk in.

Whom do you despise most in the world ?
Anyone who tries to con someone. Being ripped off is horrible.