12 December 2013
Ever pretended to be someone you’re not? Following the story of the fake sign language interpreter who stood behind President Obama during Nelson Mandela’s memorial service, guests at last night’s Specsavers National Book Awards at the Mandarin Oriental were recalling occasions when they had, far more innocently, played the impostor. “I’m always having to pretend to be Ruby Wax,” said novelist Kathy Lette.
“People confuse me with her every day. I think it’s because we’re both funny and red-haired and opinionated. Luckily she’s one of my best friends. I don’t like to disappoint people so I just end up signing her name. I’ve got very good at it.”
