Helen Blackstock, 16, recently spent her work experience at the Star. She is a pupil at the Rudolf Steiner School in Holywood.

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What do you like doing on your day off?
Reading, painting and writing short stories

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If you were to choose your favourite meal what would it be, where and why?
A meal at the Ginger Root Indian restaurant in Belfast. I like to try different dishes each time I am there. The food is great.

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What has been your proudest moment?
Passing my piano exam.

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What was the most frightening moment of your life?
When my Grandmother fell and hit her head on a pavement.

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How would you describe your taste in clothes?
Casual and colourful.

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What would you do if you won a million pounds?
Buy a house in France, write, paint and draw until the money runs out.

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What was your most embarrassing moment?
Falling over in class.

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What music do you like?
Sixties music.

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What sports person do you most admire?
My jujitsu leader David Tony.

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Describe your best ever holiday. What would your dream holiday be?
When I was in Florida last year with a friend. It was a fantastic experience. I would love to go to the Caribbean.

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What is your greatest remaining ambition?
To write and publish a book.

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If you were on a desert island what three things would you like to take with you?
Hunter S Thompson's The Rum Diary, CD player and Jefferson Airplane CD.

Ulster Star
07/07/2006

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