Everything I need to know I can learn from Linda La Hughes

Kathy Burke amazingly plays Linda La Hughes in the hugely popular British comedy 'Gimme Gimme Gimme'. She also wrote the damn show. Aswell as a great insight to a straight/gay relationship, she wrote a character I have found quite inspirational. I wasn't looking for life lessons when watching the show, but alas I did. So, as a lover of lists I thought I would write one about how Linda has become my own personal Jesus.

Always be confident

She is forever confident in a world where she is constantly put down and shamed for just been her. Receiving pet names such as 'Fat Tart' and 'Dog', she doesn't let it phase her. She lives for herself and no one else. Her fashion taste can both be questionable and inspired. She wears what she wants regardless of fit, colour or fabric.

Have high expectations

Linda doesn't allow her circumstances stop her from dreaming. She dreams of a lavish life with a guy to match. She doesn't have it, maybe she never will but it doesn't stop the thirst for it. In this world sometimes all we have is dreams, and Linda happily lives with them.

Live in delusion

The world can be a cruel place and the only person you can truly rely on to pick yourself up is yourself. People can control what you see but no one can control what you imagine. Linda often mistakes pictures of Catherine Zeta Jones and Uma Thurman for pictures of herself; and why the hell shouldn't she. If you can see yourself in the some of the prettiest women in the world, then be happy and do you.

Value your friends

We often hear of Linda's tough upbringing. Her mother died, her father is in prison and her famous sister denies her existence. So she found family in her best friend and roommate Tom. Their relationship is touching. Often mistaken for a sibling relationship because as hard as they can love, they can tear strips off each other and rip each other apart. Linda truly loves Tom and would do anything for him.

Always be honest

Linda doesn't mince her words. If she doesn't like or agree with something she will say, if she loves something she will make sure she makes its known. I don't always agree with her opinions but I respect her for standing by them and never bending for anyone.

Linda is a legendary British sitcom character and will forever go down as one of my favourites. And good news for all newbies - BBC have put all the episodes on YouTube!!