Ìý"Desert Island Discs, Woman's Hour, Eddie Mair, the News Quiz ... I listen and paint. My day is measured by the programmes and my company is kept. I don’t like to be Ìýinterrupted during the Afternoon Play, and laugh out loud at funny things; Alan Bennet reading his new book. I am at Ìýease with radio friends and time speeds by, sound freedom must be the best thing about independent work. I am a botanical painter working towards two shows next year. Libby Purves is on at the moment – must listen."