In Praise of Liz Hurley

You may remember that back in December I reported that whilst out Christmas shopping I forgot where I had parked my car in a large multi-storey car park – and that subsequently it took me a whole hour and the assistance of a security guard to find it.

Therefore, I was delighted to hear that actress, Liz Hurley, reported her car stolen in London’s Mayfair last week – only for it to turn up in the exactly the same place she parked it four days previously.

Liz (courtesy of Wikipedia) knows a thing or two about cars. Just not where she parks them.

Isn’t it nice to know that celebs are human too? In fact, I feel kinda like I have one up on Liz now – I mean we’re the same age and she may have the body, the money, the looks and Shane Warne as a boyfriend but when it comes to memory at least mine is only partially up shit creek. Liz’s memory is obviously totally kaput – she didn’t even remember where her car was at all – The Sun newspaper told her where it was because they’d photographed her leaving it.

Anyway, well done Liz. You made me feel a lot better today. Now all I need is liposuction and a face lift and I’ll be in with a chance of touching up Ian Botham.

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Anna May says:

11 February 2013 at 4:56 AM

Haha! Liz was probbly stood right next to her car when she reported it missing but her pout stopped her from seeing it.
Ian Botham? Really?
Anna May x

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Jane Turley says:

11 February 2013 at 5:48 AM

Let's face it, Anna, I don't think I'm in with much of a chance with Kevin Pietersen!!! As for Shane – I think I preferred him when he was…less manicured:)

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