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What is your idea of perfect happiness?
I'm standing on my own private beach at sunset. surrounded by friends. Kylie Minogue is serving me drinks and Cate Blanchett is standing next to me and telling me that she loves me (she's afraid of losing me to Natalie Portman). I've just come off the phone to my agent who wants to know when my next blockbuster novel will be ready. I've had to turn down the role of Steve McQueen in a new film about his life (I'm too busy making hit records). |
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What has teaching taught you?
That teaching and learning are as much art as science. |
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How did you get into ELT?
I wanted to travel and was surprised to find that I needed to earn money. |
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What is your greatest extravagance?
Definitely electronic gadgets. MP3 players, projectors, DVD recorders . you name it, I love it. |
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What is your favourite word?
"mellifluous" - though I don't know what it means. |
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What is your favourite smell?
The smooth aroma of a new electronic gadget.
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What is the trait you most dislike in yourself?
I'm very judgemental. |
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What is the trait you most dislike in others?
Insensitivity to others, ego-mania, self-delusion, halitosis . did I say I was judgemental? |
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What is your favourite feature of Total English?
The DVD. |
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What 3 words best describe your lessons?
Can I use four? |
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In which countries have you taught?
The UK and Turkey. |
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Where is your favourite holiday destination?
It's a quiet beach with a vibrant local community where the food is excellent and everyone loves me. I can't tell you where it is because I haven't found it yet. |
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Which words or phrases do you most over-use?
"Please", closely followed by "Why not?" |
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What would your personal motto be?
Nothing is 100%. |
