Suzy Klein is a writer and arts broadcaster. She presents the Proms and The Review Show for BBCTV, Drivetime for Radio 3 and a variety of events for Sky Television. Suzy is co-author of the recently-published ‘What is Contemporary Art? A Kid’s Guide’.
She is married with two children and lives in Shepherd’s Bush.
Where are you right now?
Sitting in my kitchen on a rare weekday afternoon off, having just made soup with my kids.
What do you do for ‘me-time’?
I’m allowed to have ‘me-time’?! No-one told me…
Where is your favourite place to eat in West London?
The Anglesea Arms for cosy winter nights; Raoul’s on Hammersmith Grove for a boozy brunch; Electric House for date nights with my husband.
Career and children – top tip on how do you do it?
Learn to cope with being a failure! It’s been a bitter pill to swallow, but I am (slowly) getting used to the idea that I can’t be 100% great at my job, being a wife and mum, and still keep up with friends and family. Some days you have to accept ‘good enough’.
If you had to make a quick escape where would you go?
Either to Nilaya Hermitage in Goa (where we spent our honeymoon) or to the Monti Sibillini National Park in Umbria – wild orchids, lilies, olive trees. A total escape from urban stress…
What is on your bedside table?
Piles of books I never have time to read. A Kindle I always find time to read…
Three things you’d take with you to a desert island?
Sorry to be obvious but it has to be my husband and two children. I have absolutely no interest in material things.
Who would you most like to meet for a drink?
It has to be Mozart – I reckon he’d be a scream, and he certainly enjoyed a glass or two. His constant stream of public profanity might be a bit embarrassing though…
What is your greatest extravagance?
I love really good skincare products, particularly my Liz Earle cleanser and bottle of Guerlain Midnight’s Secret. They’re both lifesavers after a late night.
What is your favourite thing to do as a family?
Going for a long walk in Richmond Park. You see the seasons change here and life just slows down. It’s a great chance to let the kids off the leash, too – they can run for miles and you can still keep an eye on them. It’s also without doubt the best place in London to picnic in the summer – as long as the deer don’t get to your sandwiches.
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Susie was talking to Annabelle King
