The PaddlerUK magazine May 2015 issue 2 | Page 18

ThePaddlerUK 18 Quickies… If you could paddle with anyone in the world dead or alive who would it be? Richard Fox and family. Pick two celebrities to be your parents… Mum: Paula Radcliffe. Dad: John Cleese. Which famous person would you most like to see play you in a film? No idea…I don’t watch much television/films. Favourite iPod track? Bohemian Rhapsody… or is that too cheesy? (No - it’s a classic - Ed). Cats or dogs? Kitties. Facebook or Twitter? Facebook. An ideal night out for you is? Big meal out and pub with friends. What one luxury item would you take with you on a desert island? Uhhh a kayak? What do you get really angry about? Camera faff. If we came to your house for dinner, what would you prepare for us? Lasagna and a big cake for pud. If you could be a superhero for one day, what superpower would you choose and why? Breathe underwater... to go and explore the oceans. Favourite sport’s team? England Rugby. Who are your kayaking buddies? So many! I will boat with anyone anywhere as long as they’re keen but especially enjoy paddling with my boyfriend Julio Baca, old river-racing buddies, the north-east crew and my fellow teachers at WCA. What’s the most boring question you are often asked? Where are you from? I talk funny. Fill in the blanks: I am ______? Short but stacked. Any final shout outs? Big thanks to Palm Equipment for fitting me out with some gear for the Grand Prix last year. To everyone I get to paddle with for helping make life awesome! Find out more: I have a blog which has been suffering lately due to poor internet but I’m trying to get back on it. Check it out at www.ilikekayaking.com