Clare Padua

If I could say a few words . . . . . I'd be an excellent public speaker! Source: Homer Simpson.

Ladyclare Rapunzel by name (although hotly contested by nature!).

Advantages for having an usual name:

* can't be shy with a name like that
* learn how to fight at an early age
* always get attention without having to say a word or flash a body part
* you're always remembered at parties/functions

Disadvantages for having an unusual name:

* takes 5 minutes to write your full name
* have to fight at an early age
* initial preconceived notions of me harbouring ladylike tendencies are always quashed upon first meeting (actually as soon as words spill out of my mouth)
* you're always remembered at parties/functions (particularly when sloshed)

Mum to Captain Booger Features, Fiancee to Ravi, Market Intelligence Manager for a very funky company, closet Australian idol wannabe, and lover of all things literary, musical, social, creative & Star Trekkie, I think best sums up my meaning in life. If you can match my neuroses, I'll raise you a hyper-active thyroid!