I was born in Teddington, England in 1966, then unfortunately back in 1985 I had a serious car accident that left me wheelchair bound. I contemplated then maybe I should write a book but couldn't even pick up a pen!

But with the fantastic care of the nurses and physio's in Stoke Mandeville hospital, and the strong support of my family and friends I did manage to get stronger and believe in myself again. Since then I have water skied, done dry slope skiing, even appeared on television in my favourite cookery show, 'Ready, Steady, Cook'.