What is your idea of perfect happiness?
Isolation, panoramic view, a cold drink, a comfy chair and a good book

Which words or phrases do you most overuse?
“Less is more”

On what occasion do you lie?
When asked if I eat my veggies

Who or what is the greatest love of your life?
I’m in love with 2 young men – my sons

What do you dislike most about your appearance?
My ears

What is your greatest regret?
Missing my son score a try at the Royal-Thomian due to business travel

What is your natural talent?
My mediocre athletic ability

Which talent would you most like to have?
To play the guitar

What is your greatest extravagance?
Shoes

What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?
Impatience

What is the trait you most deplore in others?
Arrogance

What do you wish you had right now?
A plate of hoppers and prawn curry

Where would you like to live?
An isolated tropical mountainside with a view

What is your most treasured possession?
A birthday card given to me by my sons

If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
To have fewer allergies

If you were to die and come back as a person or thing, what do you think it would be?
Richie McCaw

Which historical figure do you admire the most?
Robin Hood (Saradiel)

What is the first thing you do when you wake up?
Turn on the coffee machine

If you could eliminate one weakness or limitation in your life, what would it be?
Fear of crowds and confined spaces

Would you rather have less work or more work you actually enjoy?
More work that I enjoy

When you’re 90 years old, what will matter most to you?
Whether I could take care of myself, physically and financially

What life lesson did you learn the hard way?
The only person you can blame for failure is yourself

What inspires you?
Goals that others feel are unattainable

What impact do you want to leave on the world?
I would like to leave it a greener and cleaner place

Who is your favourite hero of fiction?
Iron Man!