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GreatSmile67

Charity

I'm 56 and from London (Greater) (UK)

I'm looking for a man

I'm interested in: Romance or Long Term Relationship

[Last logged on : A long time ago]

just waiting for life's encore...

It's been a while since I was on a dating site - just had a quick re-read of my profile. It all still applies although I do less of alot of the things I'd like to do more of, since I now have a little one, who I obviously adore.I know it's all about chemistry, but here's a bit about me to get things started..
Things I like: G&Ts, reading, champagne, cinema, theatre, old musicals, Frank Sinatra; coffee & the Sunday papers, struggling with the cryptic crossword, conversation (and being challenged!); hearing Spurs has won; being an auntie; swimming, yoga; London; mountains; the sea and dramatic coastlines; blossom; dancing; my mates & laughing!
Things I don't like: bores and boars, Tories, arrogance, sexism, racism, selfishness, pretence, the noise of other people's ipods (oh, and Arsenal, of course!)
I'm interested in people, in life, in 'things' - and like to talk and exchange ideas and thoughts....from politics and philosophy and the human psyche, to the latest episode of Madmen! I am open-minded, and like to dispute theories and principles - and to be challenged and maybe, once in a while, proved wrong! The last thing I went to see was Fuerza Bruta at the Roundhouse (amazing), and I have just ordered The Long Walk To Freedom, which I should have read many, many years ago.
I appreciate creativity; admire intelligence that manages not to be aloof; wonder at those who seem to have an immense capacity to forgive and understand regardless; love to laugh until it hurts my cheeks; and long to meet someone who I cannot keep my hands off.
I guess I must be quite old fashioned at heart, as my downfall is thinking that life should turn out like a 1950s musical - I'm just waiting for that big finale....ummm, on second thoughts, this last bit doesn't quite fit with life now - to me, my daughter is my big finale. So perhaps I'm just waiting for the encore....?

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Basic Info

Marital Status	Single
Has Children	Yes
Would like children?	None Selected
Hair Color	Dark Brown
Height	5' 6'' (1.67m)
Religion	Atheist
Smokes	No
Dietary Preferences	No Restrictions
Star Sign	Sagittarius

Orientation	Straight
Heritage	White
Education	Masters
Eye Colour	Brown
Body Type	Slim
Politics	Left
Drinks	Social drinker
Like Animals	Yes

Occupation:

My background is in publishing but I now work for a leading cancer charity

Education:

I studied English at university, followed by an MA - before hotfooting it to Greece, where I taught English for two years. Needless to say, that was a long time ago.

Religion:

None

Politics:

Left leaning.

Appearance:

Judge for yourself..

Languages Spoken:

French, Greek, I could possibly order in a bar or restaurant, but not to be trusted with getting directions to the next major town - unless they speak very slowly!

Music Enjoyed:

Blues, Choral, Classical, Country, Jazz, Opera, Pop, Reggae, Soft Rock, Swing, World Music, 50s music, 60s music, 70s music, 80s music, 90s music

Sports and exercise:

Gym, Pilates, Pool, Sailing, Skiing, Swimming, I don't get to do much at the moment, because of my daughter - but the list shows stuff I have done in the past, and would do again if I got the chance!

Interests and activities:

Art, Ballet, Concerts, Cooking, Countryside, Crosswords, . ..salsa, Eating Out, Friends, Mountains, Politics, Pubs, Reading, Theatre, TV, Walking, Yoga

Animals and Pets:

none yet. Would love to get a dog, but wouldn't be fair as am out a lot, so am contemplating a cat.

Newspapers and magazines:

Guardian

Books:

Charles Dickens, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, George Orwell, Hanif Kureishi, Iris Murdoch, Julian Barnes, Louis de Bernieres, Martin Amis, Muriel Spark, Nick Hornby, Philip Larkin, Sebastian Faulks

Favourite Films:

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Casablanca, Cinema Paradiso, The Godfather, Gone with the Wind, Jean de Florette, Kind Hearts and Coronets, Les Enfants du Paradis, Manhattan, Reservoir Dogs, Some Like It Hot, Taxi Driver

Enjoyable evening out:

Art Gallery, Cinema, Meal, Pub, Wine bar, Musical, Salsa night, Theatre, What a silly question! If I hadn't seen them in a while, I'd just want to go for a drink and a meal to catch up. If not, seeing the latest film/play or exhibition - and then a drink and a meal!

Favourite Dishes:

Lemongrass and ginger marinated chicken, Mediterranean vegetables and Ricotta wrapped in Filo, Steak and chips, Tomato + Mozarella salad

Personality:

Affectionate, Aware, Caring, Cheerful, Confident, Courageous, Considerate, Friendly, Generous, Gregarious, Humorous, Independent, Loving, Modest, Optimistic, Positive, Practical, Proactive, Reliable, Romantic, Sensitive, Sentimental, Sociable, Strong, Strong willed, Thoughtful

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