Ruth Jones: ‘My biggest disappointment? The Guardian's review of my book’

The actor and writer on mistaking Simon Callow for Stephen Fry, the joys of a foot massage and why it’s more important to splash out on a bed than a carBorn in south Wales, Ruth Jones, 52, trained at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama. In 2000, she appeared in Fat Friends with James Corden; the pair went on to write and appear in the Bafta-winning series Gavin & Stacey. She published her first novel, Never Greener, earlier this year, and is currently starring in The Nightingales at the Theatre Royal Bath. She is married to producer David Peet, has three step-children and lives in Cardiff.What is your earliest memory?Being in my pushchair and scribbling black Biro on the seat – my inner vandal coming out at an early age. Related: Sue Perkins: 'My guiltiest pleasure? I like to dance to the BBC News 24 theme tune, preferably nude' Continue reading... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

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The Biggest Differences Between Bridgerton and the Book Series That Inspired It

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The 10 most-read book reviews of 2020

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The biggest book tour in history is taking place on . . . Roblox?

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What book has the most disappointing ending? Readers have many opinions.

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