Claire Oates, 22, owns Windmill Stores Super Shop in Ballymacash with her mother Jane Moulds. She is married to Jonathan.

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What do you like doing on your day off?
If my husband is off too, we go for a leisurely drive and do some shopping. If it's just me with free time then I'll probably do housework.

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If you were to choose your favourite meal what would it be, where and why?
Oh definitely Christmas dinner at my mum's house with the family. My mum is a brilliant cook.

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What has been your proudest moment?
When I got married last year. I just loved every minute of the day.

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What was the most frightening moment of your life?
When I got a phone call saying that my husband had been involved in an accident and was in hospital. Thankfully he was ok.

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How would you describe your taste in clothes? What's the most you ever spent on a single item?
I like to wear casual clothes. The most expensive item I've bought is a coat, which cost �100.

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What would you do if you won a million pounds?
I would clear all my debts such as my mortgage and student loan, travel the world and then buy my dream house.

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What was your most embarrassing moment?
Being stopped at a checkpoint when I was going to Halloween party dressed as a witch.

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What music do you like?
Pop and country. I like Westlife and the Dixie Chicks.

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What sports person do you most admire?
Steven Gerrard, the Liverpool footballer.

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Describe your best ever holiday. What would your dream holiday be?
My honeymoon in the Maldives. It was paradise. We had a beautiful room on stilts over the sea. I would love to go back.

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What is your greatest remaining ambition?
To expand my business and have lots of Windmill stores around the province.

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If you could spend a day with a celebrity whom would you choose?
Joshua Jackson who was in Dawson's Creek.

Ulster Star
11/08/2006

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