8 Random Things About Me

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Ryan tagged me on the 8 random things meme, so here they are:

1. I have always loved cars and motorbikes. (Actually boats too.) I have owned a string of motorbikes on and off since I was in my teens ... and in my early 20s spent every weekend touring around the Australian countryside. There truly is something wild about one's state of being whilst riding.
2. I also love storms. As a teenager I was fascinated by storms and at the first hint of rough weather I would head out into the lake near my home or to the beach to watch the fury of nature. Brilliant. Scary. Like life.
3. When I first left school I worked as a trainee accountant and studied at night time.
4. I used to be quite an avid rockclimber. Then, a few years ago, I visited one of my favourite climbing venues only to find that I was quite frightened of looking down.
5. My most nervous blogging moment was just before leaving my first comment on Russell Davies' blog.
6. I would like to think that I am as good looking as Luc.
7. I still like to listen to Michael Jackson's music, especially the songs by the Jackson 5, but always wonder what happened to that little boy.
8. Biggest blogging high was receiving a comment from Johnnie Moore.

Comments

[mindblob]

ROFL ! ! !
Gavin... I was gently reading your post, line by line, and you got me laugh so loud that I probably woke up the neighbors!
Thanks for the honor. I'm blushing green (yes, remember... Alien inside!)

[CK]

Well, I do think that Luc and you are brilliant looking blokes. But, in order for me to run a fair-and-objective assessment, I will have to meet you. Yes, that's what needs to happen.

So, when can you come to NYC?

I'll be awaiting you dashing, handsome blogger with so much heart ;-).

[Stan Lee]

Johnnie Moore works a lot with James Cherkof if memory serves. Small world - I used to work with Cherkof in London many years ago.

As for your Russell Davies comment, where would the advertising/marketing blogosphere be without him?

[Gavin Heaton]

Ha ha, indeed, Stan! In fact, I think I need to post on this ... thanks for the inspiration.

[RyanB]

I read your random 8 a couple days ago and forgot to post my comment! Bad Ryan!

I actually developed a fear of heights as well, a fear that I never had growing up. It's kind of a frustrating phobia... last time I was in Paris I couldn't even climb the Eiffel Tower. Makes siteseeing kind of dull, in my opinion. We should go skydiving to overcome it, whatdya say?

[RyanB]

Um, I mean, both siteseeing and sightseeing... ;)

[Johnnie Moore]

...gosh, gee, shucks.... :)