We wanted to know a few fun facts about our members and we thought they would be worthy of sharing – Thanks Ian, there’s some great answers there
Name | Ian Hollingsworth |
Age | 52 |
How long have you been a Mason? | 20yrs with a small break. |
What is your biggest fear? | Not reaching my potential – or spiders! |
If you were to be stranded on a Desert Island, who would you like to accompany you and why? | Monty Halls – I think he’d be quite handy and I saw him give a talk once, very interesting – or Nigella Lawson! |
If you were to be stranded on a Desert Island, what 3 items would you most like to have? | Satellite radio (for music), the complete works of Shakespear and my reading glasses. |
If you have a superpower, what would it be and why? | To fly, because the views would be fantastic. |
And your Guilty Pleasure is? | So many! |
If you could invite 3 people (dead or alive) to dinner, who would they be? | Ayrton Senna, Sir Norman Foster, Marc Newson (Industrial Designer). |
What would you spend your last £20 on? | Petrol. |
What event in history would you have like to have seen? | The signing of the Armistice at the end of the First World War. |
Do you possess a unique talent or skill? | Nope, bog standard me. |
What would be your favourite meal? | Beef Wellington, dauphinoise potatoes. (or pot noodle). |
What is the Best life advice you’ve received? | You aren’t learning anything when you’re talking – Lyndon B Johnson I believe. |
What would be the first three tracks on your life playlist? | 1. Telegram Sam – T Rex, War of the Worlds. 2. Jeff Wayne’s 1978 Album, scared the poop out of me as a 8yr old. 3. This town aint big enough for the two of us – Sparks. |
If you could instantly master any skill, what would it be? | To stop talking and start learning. |
Name a place on your travel bucket list and why? | Daytona Beach, Florida – to watch the Daytona 500 (NASCAR). |
Describe your ideal day off. | An early morning drive to the airport to go and see the above. |
What’s a movie that never gets old for you, and why? | Cannonball Run – Come on, just look at that cast. |
Most fascinating place you’ve visited? | St Paul’s Cathedral. |
Most cherished childhood memory? | As an older child, working on cars in the Garage with Dad. |