COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE I've only surfed once myself in France but was humbled by the kindness shown by my host. I've also had some great experiences hosting people in the UK and am hoping to begin hosting again in London in September, just as soon as we find a house!

I studied francophone literature and am a big fan of Sony Labou Tansi! At the moment I'm also going through a phase of detective novel obsession (I love Dorothy Sayers!) so am working my way through all the classics. I haven't watched enough films but I like Almodóvar, Ozon that kind of thing a lot. Music-wise I will listen to anything and am trying to improve my clarinet playing - I'm really interested in playing more Klezmer music!