JQ: First of all Shane thank you for agreeing to this interview. You've recently published your debut novel "My Thoughts Bore Me" which in itself is no mean feat but before we get down to brass tax perhaps we'd like to get to know you a little better...
- What is your favourite virtue?
S.G.O'H: Virtues are
generally just self-control against some hedonistic pleasure, so I’d have to
choose something like a good temper. Not temperance, however, which is just plain silly.
- What are your favourite qualities in man?
S.G.O'H: Our compassion.
Rarely has it been exhibited outside of self-preservation within other species.
The ability for one human to look at another and understand their situation is
amazing, never mind their purposeful decision to do something about it.
- What is your favourite occupation?
S.G.O'H: Teacher, obviously.
Advancing the human race one child at a time. That and the holidays.
- What is your chief characteristic?
S.G.O'H: Friendliness and
good nature, especially towards strangers. You might be the first person that
day to smile at them.
- What is your idea of happiness?
S.G.O'H: Every day I wake up
early and realise that I have a full day ahead of me, by my own rules.
- What is your idea of misery?
S.G.O'H: Not trying, just
accepting failure. I’m guilty of this with regards to sports because I’m afraid
of embarrassing myself.
- What is your favourite colour and flower?
S.G.O'H: My favourite colour
is green because some guy once got me into a band called Green Day...My favourite flower
is lavender because it smells amazing. I used to have a lavender plant in my
front garden and I remember pulling entire stems off to give to girls when I
was six. I was such a player back then.
Part II coming soon...
In the meantime "My Thoughts Bore Me" is available in both Kindle and paperback format from
http://www.amazon.co.uk/My-Thoughts-Bore-Me-ebook/dp/B008LFI63E
