weekly hour. Almost six feet tall, with black hair and intense blue eyes, Lawless is the fifth of seven children and the oldest girl in her family. Her father, who became mayor of Mt. Albert the year Lucy was born, is currently Chairman of Finance for Auckland City. Her mother, always a strong supporter of the community, was forever extending the hospitality of their home to people who had nowhere else to go. Until the age of eight, Lucy was very much a tomboy, following in the footsteps of her four older brothers. Apart from a two-year public school stint, she attended convent schools. Pursuing an early interest in acting, she appeared in numerous musicals and plays throughout her high school years. Following graduation at 17, she attended Auckland University for a short time
