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Q and A with Shani’s Corner Bookshop owner and road safety advocate Kerry Norton

Tell us a fun fact about yourself?

I am the life of the party!

What are you most passionate about?

Helping bring the road toll down. Helping road offenders understand why we all need to be responsible on our roads and volunteering for the Amber Community, which is a not-for-profit organisation contributing to the safety and well being of road users; we provide counselling and support to people impacted by road trauma.

What would your last meal be?

Quiche and salad.

What was your most memorable moment?

Becoming a road safety advocate for the TAC.

What was your favourite subject at school?

English.

What event past or present would you like to witness?

The Royal wedding of Kate and William.

Which three guests dead or alive would you invite to dinner?

My husband Rick (dec) , my partner Neil (dec) and my daughter Shani (dec).

What are you currently listening to /watching or reading?

I am watching the series Virgin River and reading Di Morrisey – Barra Creek – set in the South Island of New Zealand.

If you had to compete on Masterchef what dish would you cook?

Pad Thai – I make a yummy one.

Where is your dream holiday destination?

Bali. I have been there 14 times – love the people and the food. I actually relax there. Going again in two weeks’ time.

What were you like as a kid?

Very popular and funny and outgoing.

What was your first job?

Brashs – record bar girl – ended up working with them and making it to manager for 15 years.

Whats one question you have never been able to get the answer to?

Why do the good die young?

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