L M Anthony:

Was born in London, England, like her father but unlike her mother, who was born in Lancashire;

Is Christian by cultural tradition, but is agnostic by faith, in common with her father;

Is a romantic and optimist at heart, but pretends to be a realist/ cynic to avoid disappointment;

Plays the flute and piano to Grade Eight standard;

Currently lives in the Greater London area of England;

Attended an all-girls school, where she took A-levels in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths and Further Maths in June 2008;

Was offered a place at Cambridge University to study medicine after interview;

Is a member of Surrey County Youth Orchestra.