I'm a great dog fanatic. My own dog died a little while ago and I take it very personally when things die - it's a major offence.

I do love these events. It is a chance to interact in a direct and personal way. So when I do agree to attend such an event, I wholeheartedly throw myself headlong into it.

I remember when I watched 'Hellraiser' with my mother. She cried when she saw my name in the opening credits, and I had to tell her that that was the happiest she was going to be for the next two hours.

died many years ago, but (they) just weren't buried.

My father died/ many years ago,/ and yet when something special/ happens to me,/ I talk to him secretly/ not really knowing/ whether he hears,/ but it makes me feel better/ to half believe it.

My father died many years ago, and yet when something special happens to me, I talk to him secretly not really knowing whether he hears, but it makes me feel better to half believe it.