Pratima Kapur

Sagittarius

I want to learn to sing. I did embroidery for a craft studio in Huntsville, Alabama I have participated in three act plays, compered and choreographed many shows.

I cannot think of any. I live for the moment and enjoy life as it comes.

I have two beautiful daughters who two my opinion, are the most caring and honest individuals you can find.

Right now - writing books, illustrating them, and being completely absorbed in a world of creativity.

Days when I unnecessarily dwell on my mistakes in life. I know I could not have done them differently but I never stop regretting them anyway.

Oprah Winfrey - who despite the tough hand of cards life dealt for her, she rose to become a successful icon. She is positive and attempts to spread her positivity to others.

Wonder Woman

Fagin from the musical version of 'Oliver'

Agatha Christie, Sidney Sheldon, Chitra Devakaruni, John Grisham and Enid Blyton. The Author-Artists of Asterix – Rene Goscinny and Alberto Uderzo . . . They are geniuses!

The City of Joy by Dominique Lapierre The Palace of Illusions by Chitra Devakaruni Mahabharata by Rajagopalachari The Agony and the Ecstasy by Irving Stone Little Women

Mahabharata - as there are numerous interwoven tales.

My Fair Lady The Man who would be King A Beautiful World Three Idiots - Hindi O My God - Hindi Lagaan - Hindi

To read people’s minds. Life would be simpler.

Haven’t thought about it yet.

As a child, my choice would be Mauritius . . . Water sports, snorkelling, the outdoors. As an Adolescent would have loved to be with animals in Serengeti or Manyara in Tanzania - taking care of them and being in the wild outdoors. Europe would be my choice for my adult life . . . the Picturesque surroundings and the quiet, simple life. Kumarakom in Kerala would be my choice to spend my final years, basking in the sun, absorbing the beauty of the backwaters and enjoying the cuisine of the area . . . being pampered with massages and herbal remedies.

Singing and dancing. I would love to sing and dance professionally.

Alice in Wonderland - along with the illustrations.

Anywhere and everywhere . . . On buses, trains, in the air, on water. Basically, as long as I am sitting comfortably, ipad in hand - it is Time to Write!

Preferably silence but then, in a public vehicle, you cannot really dictate terms!

I do not say it aloud but whenever I do see a situation outside of my home that is not so pleasant, I think to myself . . . ‘But for the Grace of God, there go I.’

No, I am not superstitious. I have complete faith in God and I know that as long as I am following his path, everything that happens, happens for the best.

Asterix comics. I find them brilliant!

Dream! Look around you . . . Find a book in every situation, street, person and animal . . . a treasure trove of ideas waiting to be tapped!