L.A Banks

Getting a tattoo is an exciting experience. However, after you've got your ink, it can be a nail-biting one too. Like any open wound, tattoos go through all sorts of strange healing processes—and they're also at risk of getting infected.

I’m convinced that children’s films were scarier in the 1980s than they are today. Return to Oz, which was released in 1985, is a prime example.

One thundery night by Lake Geneva, a 19-year-old woman created a monster so terrifying that her male companions were horrified.

Firstly, a small anecdote (if you’ll indulge me). My husband resisted having pets for several years. I pleaded, cajoled and wheedled my heart out, but to no avail. His main reason, which was fairly justified, was that his father was allergic to pet hair – ergo having one wouldn’t be a clever idea.

I’m a total David Lynch geek. The inaccessibility of his work, which is a huge turn-off to some, just serves to keep me coming back for more. Although I pretty much adore most of his movies, the one Lynch project that I return to over and over again is Twin Peaks.

Much as I love visiting other countries, I always enjoy coming back home. Yes, the UK weather is frequently rubbish, and yes, the food can leave something to be desired. But it’s one of the most atmospheric, intriguing countries in the world—not least because of its historic, spooky past.