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May 31st 2001
STAYING HOME

..with Killing Heidi lead singer Ella Hooper.

Q. What's the one TV show you just can't miss?
A.
Neighbours is pretty constant.

Q. What's the perfect night in?
A.
Food and wine (legally now) and my friend and a vid.

Q. What's the best movie to laugh out loud?
A.
Life of Brian or Hercules Returns.

Q. And the favourite meal to impress a date?
A.
Pasta, pasta and more pasta!

Q. Do you have a favourite spot in the house to relax?
A.
On my couch - it's huge.

Q. Describe your home in five words?
A.
Messy, clean, happy, funny, boys.

Q. How do you relax after a stressful day?
A.
Use my boyfriend as a stress ball.

Q. Who does the dishes in your house?
A.
Craig and Dan.

Q. What are the five most important items in your living room/kitchen?
A.
Toaster, Channel V's Music Max, rug, couch, candles.

Q. What is your nightly ritual?
A.
Sleep if there's time.

Q. What's the last thing you do before you turn out the light?
A.
Take off my jewellery.

Ella and brother Jesse have just won the Australian Performing Rights Association Award for songwriters of the year.