Karen is a big kid at heart and loves children of all ages.

She has worked as a journalist in newspapers and television and been the publicist for various entertainment and corporate sectors over the past 35 years.

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Some things about Karen you might like to know.

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Favourite flower: Gardenia

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Favourite colour: Green

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Favourite food: Lettuce, lettuce and more lettuce followed by a yummy bowl of spaghetti Bolognese or sushi.

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Least favourite food: Brussels sprouts (but don’t tell anyone!)

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Children: Karen has two teenage daughters Scarlett and Daisy, who both play club AFL.

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First pet: A German Shepherd called Misha.

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So why Bruiser?: The name of her first boyfriend’s dog.

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Sport: As a kid, Karen played softball, tennis and loved roller-skating.

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Favourite singer: Billy Joel

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Favourite ‘adult’ pastime: Dancing with her besties and family and playing the tambourine.

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Favourite children’s book: Dr Suess ‘s Daisy-Head Mayzie (her daughter is actually called Daisy May!) She also loved Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid as a child.

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Born: Melbourne

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Star sign: Aquarian (Makes sense!!) Airy, Fairy, Aquarian

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