That dinner party question...
You know that question you sometimes get asked at interviews about who you would want to be at a dinner party with. Well i've decided to make a list, its confined to the living otherwise it could (and would) get ridiculous. I wouldn't do a dinner party of course, more like a works night out - a trip to the pub and then a curry. Anyway this is who I've come up with so far.
Craig Johnstone. The ex-Liverpool player who became Head of innovation at adidas via the predator. Really interesting man, always problem solving, taking risks, won and lost millions. Originally from Australia he comes across very natural and appealing.
Thomas Heatherwick. The guy who recently became better known for his work "b in the bang in Manchester". He's done some great stuff in a relatively short life. He seems especially good at finding partners to outsource to. I'm not sure about his modernist views - paraphrased, anybody who is interested in referencing the past is a coward for not facing the future. Might be a bit of an arse in person but it would be good to find out.
Steve Jobs. I don't think Steve would be good at socialising (Jonathon Ives seems like he would be better), but it would be great if we could get him to let his hair down. His global commercial perspective is something that at least Craig would be able to relate to. I'd be most interested in his reflections on his recent cancer.
Terry Dixon. I would want my friend Terry to come along for the ride. I think he would enjoy talking to Thomas, because he does exactly the same area of stuff that Terry would given the chance. Tel should be one of the most influential creators in this area. He has a very delicate touch and balances beautifully between old and new. I'd love to work with Terry in the future, because he is one of the few people who I think has a more natural feel for technology in art than me.
Alain de Botton. Funny and intelligent - dissector of modern life, Alain is another one who wears the same clothes every day, so Steve would have a kindred spirit.
Norman Cook. You've got to love Quentin (no really - hence the Norman) for still using an Atari ST to do his music on. He says he can't go on stage without having half a bottle of vodka to turn himself into Fatboy Slim. He says he's tried to do it sober before - but he ended up thinking what shopping he had to get tomorrow, and what he thought, as a 40 year old man, he was doing waving a towel round above his head.
Its interesting that I haven't got any women in the list so far. Is that because I can't relate to women as easily as men? Don't know.
Craig Johnstone. The ex-Liverpool player who became Head of innovation at adidas via the predator. Really interesting man, always problem solving, taking risks, won and lost millions. Originally from Australia he comes across very natural and appealing.
Thomas Heatherwick. The guy who recently became better known for his work "b in the bang in Manchester". He's done some great stuff in a relatively short life. He seems especially good at finding partners to outsource to. I'm not sure about his modernist views - paraphrased, anybody who is interested in referencing the past is a coward for not facing the future. Might be a bit of an arse in person but it would be good to find out.
Steve Jobs. I don't think Steve would be good at socialising (Jonathon Ives seems like he would be better), but it would be great if we could get him to let his hair down. His global commercial perspective is something that at least Craig would be able to relate to. I'd be most interested in his reflections on his recent cancer.
Terry Dixon. I would want my friend Terry to come along for the ride. I think he would enjoy talking to Thomas, because he does exactly the same area of stuff that Terry would given the chance. Tel should be one of the most influential creators in this area. He has a very delicate touch and balances beautifully between old and new. I'd love to work with Terry in the future, because he is one of the few people who I think has a more natural feel for technology in art than me.
Alain de Botton. Funny and intelligent - dissector of modern life, Alain is another one who wears the same clothes every day, so Steve would have a kindred spirit.
Norman Cook. You've got to love Quentin (no really - hence the Norman) for still using an Atari ST to do his music on. He says he can't go on stage without having half a bottle of vodka to turn himself into Fatboy Slim. He says he's tried to do it sober before - but he ended up thinking what shopping he had to get tomorrow, and what he thought, as a 40 year old man, he was doing waving a towel round above his head.
Its interesting that I haven't got any women in the list so far. Is that because I can't relate to women as easily as men? Don't know.
posted by Mark Williams at 6:55 am
1 Comments:
Hello Mark - thanks for the invite! Can I bring along a few friends.....
Derek Acorah - trendsetting spiritual medium and genuine scally. He would be sure to give us a fright or two. Hold onto your drinks during the table tipping!
Bonny Prince Billy - with his guitar and wonderful tunes of course...
Jim 'Ron Hills' Riley - "make me that cup of tea without touching the floor my friend"
and of course, if they're not doing anything better: Morrissey, Dylan, Cantona and Edward de Bono....
PS - This is Terry by the way not Criag, Steve, Thomas, Alain or Norman.
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