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How would you label yourself?

Curious, contemplative seeker of truth

Do you live in London?

No

Are you male or female?

Male

When were you born?

1969

Where were you born?

Wilson, North Carolina, USA

How would you describe your ethnic background?

Rooted in America back to the Revolutionary War...

Apart from English, which languages do you speak?

Minimal Spanish and French

If you could change one thing in London, what would it be?

That I had been there

What would you like to do in the future? Do you have any unfulfilled ambitions?

I'd like to contribute to space exploration and produce inspiring art

When and where were you most happy?

The past 10 months since I've been married

Which living person do you most admire?

My father

How would you like to be remembered?

As an honorable man, superior husband and father

How would you label yourself?

Catholic

Do you live in London?

yes

Are you male or female?

female

When were you born?

1981

Where were you born?

Brussels, Belgium

How would you describe your ethnic background?

British, White

Apart from English, which languages do you speak?

A little German, a little more Latin, and much more French.

If you could change one thing in London, what would it be?

Make everyone know their neighbours!

What would you like to do in the future? Do you have any unfulfilled ambitions?

I would like to have a happy healthy family.

When and where were you most happy?

At university in Cambridge a few years ago.

Which living person do you most admire?

Jesus.

How would you like to be remembered?

With affection.


How would you label yourself?

over emotional involved left of centre

Do you live in London?

yes

Are you male or female?

female

When were you born?

1978

Where were you born?

Bonny Scotland

How would you describe your ethnic background?

I want to say Scottish but I shall use the politically correct 'White British.'

Apart from English, which languages do you speak?

French and a little German

If you could change one thing in London, what would it be?

ban all cars from the centre

What would you like to do in the future? Do you have any unfulfilled ambitions?

Find out what I really want to do in life - and then actually do it instead of this endless procrastination. Ambitions are to live in Italy and read all the time, or to invent a new political party and have me as the prime minister.

When and where were you most happy?

I am very happy right now. Having just completed six months of bulimia therapy, I feel I have closed a long chapter in my life and am excited and happy about the future.

Which living person do you most admire?

My father, because he is an extraordinary man.

How would you like to be remembered?

As someone who actually mattered.

How would you label yourself?

White Anglo Saxon Male

Do you live in London?

no

Are you male or female?

male

When were you born?

1940

Where were you born?

Newcastle under Lyme

How would you describe your ethnic background?

see question 1 above

Apart from English, which languages do you speak?

none

If you could change one thing in London, what would it be?

nothing

What would you like to do in the future? Do you have any unfulfilled ambitions?

none

When and where were you most happy?

at home with my family

Which living person do you most admire?

my wife

How would you like to be remembered?

as an interesting person


How would you label yourself?

I wouldn't, that's other people to do if they chose.

Do you live in London?

No

Are you male or female?

Male

When were you born?

1953

Where were you born?

London

How would you describe your ethnic background?

English (White)

Apart from English, which languages do you speak?

None

If you could change one thing in London, what would it be?

The traffic

What would you like to do in the future? Do you have any unfulfilled ambitions?

Win the lottery and travel more

When and where were you most happy?

I am happy wherever I am

Which living person do you most admire?

My wife

How would you like to be remembered?

As a good human being

How would you label yourself?


Do you live in London?

yes

Are you male or female?

male

When were you born?

1960

Where were you born?

victoria, canada

How would you describe your ethnic background?

anglo-saxon
european descent

Apart from English, which languages do you speak?

french

If you could change one thing in London, what would it be?

reduce public drunkeness and smoking

What would you like to do in the future? Do you have any unfulfilled ambitions?

see as many ancient historical sites as possible

When and where were you most happy?

at university

Which living person do you most admire?

my wife

How would you like to be remembered?

as a quality teacher who promoted learning and understanding

How would you label yourself?

pessimistic philosopher

Do you live in London?

No

Are you male or female?

Male

When were you born?

too soon

Where were you born?

Hertfordshire

How would you describe your ethnic background?

English

Apart from English, which languages do you speak?

French

If you could change one thing in London, what would it be?

bring it nearer to Stoke

What would you like to do in the future? Do you have any unfulfilled ambitions?

keep living

When and where were you most happy?

in bed

Which living person do you most admire?

linda

How would you like to be remembered?

with love


How would you label yourself?

British.

Do you live in London?

no

Are you male or female?

female

When were you born?

1979

Where were you born?

Buckinghamshire

How would you describe your ethnic background?

Part French, part Italian, part Scots and Breton, all English.

Apart from English, which languages do you speak?

A smattering of French, Italian, and German.

If you could change one thing in London, what would it be?

Tidy it up! Make it a saner place for both Londoners and visitors alike. This also includes improving transport within and out of London.

What would you like to do in the future? Do you have any unfulfilled ambitions?

Complete my degree and then work in an interesting and fulfilling job, perhaps in archaeology or museum work. I would also like to build my own house.

When and where were you most happy?

On a glorious June day on Dartmoor, watching a peregrine falcon soar over the tors.

Which living person do you most admire?

My mum, who has shown that triumph can conquer adversity.

How would you like to be remembered?

Intelligent, a good friend, always laughing.

How would you label yourself?


Do you live in London?

no

Are you male or female?

female

When were you born?

1971

Where were you born?

Hertfordshire

How would you describe your ethnic background?

English (white)

Apart from English, which languages do you speak?

None

If you could change one thing in London, what would it be?

I wish I could let my children could explore and take in the fantastic atmosphere without worrying about their safety

What would you like to do in the future? Do you have any unfulfilled ambitions?

To teach in different countries around the world

When and where were you most happy?

Australia 2001 and 2003

Which living person do you most admire?

My husband - he has made me feel alive

How would you like to be remembered?

as me!

How would you label yourself?

An almost famous dude, just tryin to make a difference in his world

Do you live in London?

yes

Are you male or female?

male

When were you born?

September 1985

Where were you born?

Mount Carmel Hospital, Dublin

How would you describe your ethnic background?

white catholic irish

Apart from English, which languages do you speak?

A bit of Spanish and a bit of Gaelic

If you could change one thing in London, what would it be?

The crime that spoils this otherwise fantastic city. I wanna be able to walk down oxford street with my girlfriend, without fear of her being shot or something.

What would you like to do in the future? Do you have any unfulfilled ambitions?

One day i'm going to write, direct and star in my own movie.

When and where were you most happy?

I'm most happy when i wake up next to my girlfriend on a sunday morning.

Which living person do you most admire?

My mum for being so strong, Spielberg for his vast imagination and my cat for just not giving a shit.

How would you like to be remembered?

As a man who made a difference in the world.


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