SUMMER DAY
This summer, the Dominion Post hit the streets to ask people a series of random questions for our 15 Minutes of Fame project. Today, we hear from Thomas Westall, a tourist stopping by the capital on a family trip.
Donald Trump – is he a self-centred time bomb, or a breath of fresh air in world politics?
Time bomb for sure. It’s only a matter of time with him.
What is the moment that defines your life?
I don’t know, I’m not that old really. Although, maybe getting a black belt in martial arts.
What is the best concert you’ve ever been to?
Roger Waters – the Us and Them tour, that was last year.
In what circumstances – if any – might you kill somebody?
If they were going to destroy the entire world or something along those lines. I’d do it for the greater good.
Which is better: pavlova or trifle? Why?
Pavlova. It’s just better.
Do you swerve or run over possums if you see one on the road while driving?
I would probably drive over it. I reckon it’s safer – you’d be more likely to cause damage on the road if you swerved I think.
Who is your favourite Prime Minister?
I don’t know much about New Zealand, so I’d have to go for an Australian one. Maybe Rudd? He apologised [to indigenous Australians for their stolen generations].
What is the biggest issue facing your hometown right now? And what do you think can be done about it?
I would say probably water pollution at beaches and stuff like that. And what can be done about it? Stop polluting but there also has to be better management systems implemented.
If money was no object what would you do with your life? Would you work?
Would I work? Well, you’d have to find some other meaning or purpose. But just surf I guess and just be happy. I wouldn’t have much other stuff to worry about.