Underneath the Scrubs - Jac Naylor

This time on Underneath the Scrubs (definitely been watching too much trashy American TV because I totally typed that with an over dramatic American accent), it’s my Grasshopper and fellow Snow Queen, Jac Naylor. 

Name: Jac Naylor

Job Title: Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Favourite Book: Don’t Look Behind You

Favourite Cocktail: Espresso Martini

Favourite Person: My daughter, Emma 

Favourite Junk Food: Pizza

Favourite Song: November Rain

Favourite Movie: The Holiday

Favourite TV Show: Silent Witness

Number 1 on my speed dial: Currently Clayton

Colour of my Favourite Pyjamas: Green

I Couldn’t Live Without: My daughter and stethoscope 

On my day off I set my alarm for: 8am


A big thank you to Jac for contributing. 

More of these to follow over the coming weeks, so what this space.


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