I'm as old as the hills. I started reding it when I was 13, fell madly in love and have never recovered. I'm best known for my time travel novels and my comedies, but I write all kinds of stuff. I'd much prefer talking to writing.
Writing is a big pain, but talking is fun.
My bulldogs name is Gracie Allen, for obvious reason. My dog is a little ditzy but cute. If by professional you mean do I work full-time writing, then yes. Before that I was that bane of everybody, a substitute teacher. It was great.