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Yes, Dear Reader. We enjoy those ‘in depth’ interviews as much as anyone else. But - BUT - we also enjoy the lighter side of music, too. We simply cannot go on any longer without knowing that MIMI WEBB really, really, really likes pigs in blankets?

What did you last dream about? I had a dream about releasing my Christmas song; I'm just so nervous and excited about it. Whenever I'm about to put something new out, I start having very stressful dreams about it.

If you won the lottery, what would you spend the cash on? I would buy a beautiful house in the British countryside with a home studio and horses. What's the weirdest thing you've eaten? Cows tongue!!! I went to Russia and tried it; I couldn't believe it was an actual thing!! Do you have a favourite Christmas movie, and if so, which one is it? Love Actually; it's just perfect. Living in London, it really helps you get into the spirit. Have you ever seen a ghost? I haven't seen one, but I had a really spooky night at a big countryside house once. I will tell you all about it when we have more time. Who were you in your school's nativity play? I was an angel. What was the first record you bought? Adele '19' when I was 8 years old. She has been my biggest inspiration since such a young age. If you could have a superpower of your choosing, what would it be? Teleporting. It would make touring so much easier!

Do you have any homemade Christmas decorations? I love getting all my friends together at Christmas to drink some wine and decorate the flat, and we always end up doing some DIY decorations.

What do you always have in your refrigerator during Christmas? Champagne and Pigs in Blankets - I LOVE them, a classic Christmas staple.

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If you could choose anyone in the world to do a Secret Santa with, who would you pick, and what would you get them? Kendall Jenner. She's a horse girl like me, so I would get her something for her horse.

What's the weirdest Christmas gift you've ever received? A very odd board game that I could never work out how to play.

If you were tasked with creating a new holiday tradition, what would it be, and how would you convince others to adopt it? I volunteered at a soup kitchen recently, and it was amazing, no doubt something I will do every year. It was a really rewarding experience, but I also loved hearing the people's stories and spending time with them. I think everyone should do it, especially around the holidays.

What would you most like to find in your Christmas stocking? Lots of sweets and chocolate. I have a very sweet tooth. What is your earliest memory? I have a lot of memories with my family, singing at dinner parties my parents throw. I used to love hanging out with the grownups.

If you had to get a tattoo today, what would it be of? I have no tattoos and have always wanted to get one, but I have no idea what I would get, so I never end up doing it. Any ideas for me?

If you were to design your own ugly Christmas jumper, what would it look like? It will have a reindeer, for sure. And lots of pink and glitter. It would have to be so over the top and sparkly.

Do you believe in aliens? I do, especially after all the news that came out this year. The universe is so big, and we know so little about it; there must be more to it than just us. What was the last thing you broke? I'll tell you a secret: I'm a bit clumsy! I broke a mug making tea this morning, and it was not the first. What's your idea of the perfect Christmas morning breakfast? A full English breakfast cooked by my amazing mum, with mimosas, of course.

If you could time travel, which historical era would you like to spend Christmas in? I am from Canterbury, which has such a rich history, so I will probably go back to the Tudor times and see how Canterbury looked then.

If you could learn one skill instantly, without needing to practice, what would you pick? Playing any instrument. What's the best part of a Christmas dinner? I love Pigs in Blankets.

What's your biggest fear? I hate bees so much!

When was the last time you were late, and what was your excuse? I was late to see the November fireworks with my friends. I had a classic London excuse, "My travel plans didn't work out".

Santa's reindeer are on vacation, and you need to choose new animals to pull his sleigh. Which animals would you pick, and why? Horses. They could probably do a better job than reindeers, and they are cuter.

What's one thing you've always wanted to try? Driving an F1 car. Which supermarket do you shop at? Waitrose. What do you put on the top of your Christmas tree? An angel I made in school when I was a kid. If you had to hide something so nobody ever found it, where would you hide it? Inside one of my shoes. What strength Nandos sauce do you order? Mild. I am not very good with spice. What's the best thing to find in a Christmas cracker? The jokes.

What's your stance on regifting, and have you ever done it? I think if someone goes through the trouble of getting something for you, even if you don't like it, you should appreciate the gesture and cherish what they gave you.

If you could invite any three fictional characters to your Christmas dinner, who would they be, and what would you serve them? Harry Potter, Frodo and Edward Cullen. They all look like they could do with a nice Sunday roast.

Why are you like this? Why not? Taken from the December 2023 / January 2024 issue of Dork. Mimi Webb's single 'Back Home For Christmas' is out now.

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