A DOZEN QUESTIONS
(NO.18)
The Pivot Questionnaire
comprises 10 questions. I have seen it used on the television show Inside The
Actor's Studio, presented by James Lipton. Apparently Proust was the
original inspiration. The modern questions originated on a French TV
show called Bouillon de Culture, hosted by Bernard Pivot. I have expanded
the questions to 12.
(For the time being,
this idea is restricted to Northern Ireland's creative artists in any
field, literature, music, broadcasting, etc. If you are one and are interested
in taking part as well as promoting your work, please get in touch via joecushnan@aol.com)
This
post’s special guest is actor Charles Lawson. Charlie, originally from Enniskillen,
Co. Fermanagh, is best known for his brilliant portrayal of the volatile Jim McDonald in
Coronation Street starting in 1989 with an 11-year run, followed by various
return appearances after that. He has also appeared in The Bill and Doctors,
amongst others. Follow the link below to his agent’s site for a short but
impressive showreel.
Charlie and his partner Debbie operate the farm shop in
Prestbury, Cheshire.
Links
to Charlie Lawson:
ITV’s
This Morning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLjtsDOXh5M
Agent’s
site, including showreel: https://www.spotlight.com/interactive/cv/1/M9316.html
Prestbury’s
Farm Shop:
CHARLES
LAWSON’S DOZEN ANSWERS
1. What is your favourite word? Sublime
2. What is your least favourite word? Snowflake
3. What turns you on creatively, spiritually or emotionally? Sexuality
4. What turns you off? Political correctness
5. What is your favourite song? Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me) by Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel
6. What is your favourite film? It’s A Wonderful Life
7. What is your favourite curse word? Bullshit
8. What sound or noise do you love? A racehorse in full flight
9. What sound or noise do you hate? Gerry Adams
10. What profession other than your own would you like to attempt? Royal Marines
11. What profession would you not like to do? Politician
12. If heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates? “Welcome Charlie, all your mates are in our 2-Michelin star with copious amounts of Burgundy. Of course, the food and drinks will never run out.”
“I try and live every day as my last and when
I look in the mirror I hope I can say I don’t have too many regrets. My code is
“above all else, to thine own self be true.”
Charlie
Lawson, thank you for your dozen answers to a dozen questions
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