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!