Thank you @fitinfun. Great entry as always! You have definitely had some interesting people in your life.
I did the same as you with reading growing up. A good book was the safest place I could find. Even today, I would describe my favourite holiday as a good book and a comfortable chair with a view, preferably the sea.
lol - He is the same guy I pick for my most memorable character. He would be worthy of a book if I felt like writing it :)
If I had the view, I would not be reading! Staring off to sea is a good way to have fun too.