Celebrity Faves: Jack Tame

TVNZ reporter Jack Tame. Photo / Supplied

JACK TAME
TVNZ journalist

What is your favourite book?

The complete Sherlock Holmes. (His four novels and all short stories in one fantastic compendium.)

Why?

I bought it years ago after falling in love with Holmes stories when I was a kid. The book's thicker than a block print Bible, but when I bought it I read it from cover to cover in a week. I love the mystique in Holmes stories. He's a brilliant character. I know the twists and turns and how the mysteries end but never tire of it.

How many times have you read it?

Would've probably read the whole thing three or four times, but my favourite mysteries 20 or so I guess.

What is your favourite movie?

Vicky Cristina Barcelona.

Why?

Beautiful people in a beautiful city doing beautiful things to beautiful music. Love it! Yes, it's light and cheery and not exactly cerebrally challenging, but it's so much fun. I'll often choose to rewatch it instead of trying a new movie.

How many times have you watched it?

Ten or 12 times, I guess?