By Helen Le Caplain
Jodi Picoult is an award-winning American novelist, author of the best-selling ‘My Sister’s Keeper’, which has since been turned into a hit Hollywood movie.
She currently has a massive 14 million copies of her books in print worldwide.
Jodi was raised in Long Island, so was in the dark on some of the Manchester-related questions – but she bravely battled through.
She is visiting Manchester Arndale on Friday for a book signing and can be found in WHSmith at 12.30. Make sure you pay her a visit!
What was the first CD you owned?
Not a clue! Creedence Clearwater Revival was my first record, though.
What is the last film you watched?
Megamind – it was fantastic!
When was the last time you were in Manchester before today?
This time last year.
Who is the last Mancunian that you would choose to spend a day with?
I hear Donnie Osmond is coming your way … It might be him! I had a pillow with a picture of him on it, once!
What is the first thing you think of when someone says Manchester to you?
Trafford Centre – great shopping.
It’s your last day on earth and you are in Manchester – What do you spend it doing?
Go shopping.
What CD would you take to a desert island?
The Greatest Hits of Amy Mann.
What drink would you take to a desert island (water is provided)?
Mojitos.
What is the last book that you read?
I Think I Love You by Allison Pearson.
What was the last holiday you went on?
Turks and Caicos in December.
City or United?
Is this football!? I need help with this, then …
