India Hicks
👤 Speaker
630
total appearances
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Rosebud with Gyles Brandreth
India Hicks
I didn't, but when, of course, people say they met my father, I hesitate.
Rosebud with Gyles Brandreth
India Hicks
I wait to see which of the David Hicks you met.
Rosebud with Gyles Brandreth
India Hicks
You definitely have, but whether it was the tempestuous one or whether it was the very charming one.
Rosebud with Gyles Brandreth
India Hicks
India, because my grandfather was the last viceroy of India.
Rosebud with Gyles Brandreth
India Hicks
So I was given the name, which of course, back in 1963,
Rosebud with Gyles Brandreth
India Hicks
Very unusual to have an unusual name.
Rosebud with Gyles Brandreth
India Hicks
When I was growing up, of course, there were lots of, you know, Pakistan jokes and why you're called Pakistan.
Rosebud with Gyles Brandreth
India Hicks
And I was always rather threatened by my name, rather embarrassed by my name.
Rosebud with Gyles Brandreth
India Hicks
I wanted to be an Amanda or a Caroline.
Rosebud with Gyles Brandreth
India Hicks
Now, of course, I'm irritated when I meet another India.
Rosebud with Gyles Brandreth
India Hicks
Most certainly had a relationship.