A media storm... well, flurry...
The publication of an article I wrote for Radio Times on my forthcoming Radio 4 documentary The Neglected Sense led to a surprising amount of interest from the press.
The Daily Mail reproduced the RT piece, in their own inimitable style, referring to me as "news girl Clugston". As my friend Clare commented, I must be the oldest news "girl" in town. Still, the Mail generously gave my age as 41, so I decided to overlook it. The Belfast Telegraph also re-versioned the article with the alluring headline "I need to be told by my partner if I've got B.O." Oh well. I suppose all coverage is good coverage... even if everyone gives me a wide berth. People have started sending Jim pictures of armpits.
On the radio, I spoke to Andrew Peach and Mark Forrest on BBC Local Radio and Ryan Tubridy on RTE One. I did agree to appear on The Joy Cardin Show on Wisconsin Public Radio, just for the fun really, but sadly the dates didn't work out.
A couple of other papers and magazines wanted an interview but I chose to give an "exclusive" - get me - to the Daily Telegraph, who wanted to add a health angle and some expert opinion. They also top-lined my personal hygiene, but overall I was very happy with the article by Olivia Parker - especially as she gave my age as 41 again. Result!
They insisted on sending a photographer round to get a photo, which was a bit of a pain. This is me on my micro-balcony, pointlessly holding some flowers I can't smell.
How do celebrities cope?!
