About Flip
Flip Como lives in Sydney, Australia with her husband, a miniature panther, and a coffee machine she adores.
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At primary school during recess, Flip’s friend would snap her Arnott’s Teddy Bear biscuit in half and share it if Flip agreed to eat the ‘bum’ half, which she did.
Every rider has to start somewhere.
Flip took riding seriously at an early age.
Horses and riding played a big part in Flip's life. Growing up, she had three horses in succession: a good pony, a naughty pony, and an easy breezy black hack who was so good-natured, riding him was like sitting in an arm chair.
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At high school, Flip excelled at English, but was neither attentive nor scholarly for anything else. She spent a lot of school time poking holes in her eraser with a compass and reading Garfield comics by stealth.
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Naturally reclusive, Flip’s idea of socialising is to look through her apartment door’s peephole and watch her neighbours using the stairs.
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Flip enjoys the perks of married life. When her husband makes a trip to the clothes line with the washing, she leans over the balcony and drops things on his head.
Flip prefers snacks to real food. To prove she's a grown-up, she drinks lots of coffee.
Q&A with Flip
How would you describe yourself?
A lone wolf.
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What did you believe for way too long as a child?
That people on TV, especially news presenters, could literally see me.
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Tell us some random things about yourself.
1. I’m REALLY scared of hydroelectric power stations.
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2. I can't eat spicy food. Even toothpaste burns my mouth.
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3. I'm crazy about flannelette bed sheets.
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What's the funniest thing you've ever read?
The Young Visiters by Daisy Ashford. She was nine years old when she wrote it, hence the spelling mistake in the title. The movie is hilarious too.
Favourite movie?
Picnic at Hanging Rock
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Favourite movie director?
It’s a tie between Tarsem Singh and Oz Perkins.
Favourite sport you wish you were a pro at?
Skeet or trap shooting
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Favourite word
Shenanigans
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Give an example of two beautifully paired words
Pan juices
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Which writer is/was a genius?
Rod Serling
Where do you write?
On my laptop, sitting at a tiny desk about the size of a card table.
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How do you get your ideas?
It's like TV playing in my head. I can be doing something or nothing when the images arrive. I often get ideas when I'm driving.
What do the words 'writer's block' mean to you?
That's when I get to eat potato chips and watch TikTok at the same time.
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How do you judge a person?
By how humble they are.
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What do you dislike?
Vanity and bragging. People who say, "I've got friends at the top" or "Do you know who I am?"
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How tall are you?
Four foot eleven.
Five foot nothing in flatties.
Five foot two in stilettos.
Name a positive and negative thing about your height.
Positive: Having ample legroom when travelling.
Negative: When my upper sleeve snags on a door handle.
Describe an embarrassing moment that happened to you.
My husband was watching sport on TV and I called the crowd “the audience.” I embarrassed myself again when I referred to the rugby players' jerseys as "costumes" and the goal posts as "those rods." My husband now watches TV sport alone.
What language do you wish you could speak?
Italian
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What's something you can't do but wish you could?
Sew my own clothes. Discovering Scarlett from Afrayed Upcycling fixed my predicament. Below is just one of the amazing garments she has made for me.
name a fashion item you wish would have a revival.
Twin sets
Do you think aliens exist?
Yes and I think they’ve been here for quite some time.
If money was no object, where would you live?
In a simple cottage. Not off-grid, but rural - with good wifi, plenty of hot water, and NO visitors.
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How do you feel about putting pineapple on pizza?
NO. Just no.
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how would you sum up the internet?
It's like a ouija board. You never really know who you're talking to.
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What YouTube channels do you enjoy?
Reading the Past with Dr Kat
Nicola White Mudlark - Tideline Art
Her Remarkable History
Maria Khoreva
Antonio Manganiello
Ballet with Isabella
Great Art Explained
ATMOSPHERE ASMR
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What writer (past or present) would you most like to sit down with for a coffee and a chat?
Lewis Carroll. I’ve always wondered what his voice sounded like.
What’s the most listened to song in your music library?
The Rose sung by Bette Midler. I'm not a sentimental person, yet this song resonates with me.
What movie or tv character do you have an ongoing crush on?
Harry Pearce from Spooks
What movie can you watch repeatedly and never get tired of?
The Hunt for Red October
Are you punctual or late?
Punctual to a fault. If I can’t see a clock, I get anxious.
Most used emoji?
The laughing-crying face
What’s something outrageous you did as a child that your parents still talk about?
I once kicked a teacher. I was in primary school and the swimming teacher tried to force me into the big outdoor pool. I got scared, kicked her, and ran away. It was a fight AND flight situation.
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Do you have an unusual talent?
Yes. I do a dance where I throw a leg in the air and clap my hands under the leg. Then I alternate legs. It makes my husband crack up laughing. Every. Single. Time. I’m fiercely proud of this talent.
What's something you regret not doing when you were young?
Joining the Australian Defence Force. I was too timid to apply.
What’s something you hope to master in this lifetime?
Minimalism
If you could snap your fingers and change your profession, what would you be?
A spy
What food do you crave most often?
Cheese Twisties
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What's something in life that gives you pleasure?
Fostering cats. Think of the most enjoyable library book you've ever borrowed. Then quadruple it. Fostering cats brings that amount of pleasure.
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Life’s too short for…?
Skim milk
What’s the most ridiculous thing you’ve ever bought?
A plastic reindeer that pooped brown jelly beans.