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David Hartnell: One minute interview with Glenys Lindsay Glenys Lindsay is an experienced wedding and ceremony celebrant. How long have you been involved in the wedding industry? It’s been 13 years. I graduated from the AUT celebrant course in 2007 and have been doing ceremonies ever since!
What motivates you? I love life and can’t wait to get up to experience another day.
Did you ever imagine that you would see same sex marriage in your life time? Probably not but am so happy that it was made law as I am passionate about all couples being able to marry, and I also love performing same sex weddings.
What do you think happens when we die? Our spirit lives on in the spiritual realm. Death is not the end of us as we may come back for many life times.
What would be the most novel wedding ceremony you have been a celebrant at? The theme was ‘The Game of Thrones’ held at the band rotunda in Albert Park. Everyone, the bride and groom, guests, and myself, wore cloaks in the theme incorporating the authenticity of the ceremony.
Favourite movie? The Sound of Music - drama and romance played beautifully by Julie Andrews. I just love the ending.
What was your childhood like? Wonderful. Families were connected and knew everyone else and there was great support. Holidays were spent on a relative’s farm or in summer at a family bach on Waiheke. Complete the sentence. I will die happy if... Knowing I have passed on all knowledge and skills to my two children to ensure that they are well equipped to face whatever confronts them in the future.
Give your teenage self some advice. Listen to the wisdom of oldies and don’t sweat the small stuff. How do you chill out? Sewing or reading. Which item of clothing can’t you live without? A long-line black and white wool cardigan I have had for many years. Favourite time of the day? After dinner relaxing. Your dream home? An old church in the country.
Which TV series would you never miss and why? Married at First Sight. I started to watch in order to critique the celebrants but then I became hooked! Favourite holiday destination? Anywhere in Italy. What’s on your bucket list? To take a helicopter ride, to visit New York, and ride the Japanese bullet train. What is the most kiwi thing about you? My strong sense of justice. Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Performing weddings in my cottage in the country. If they were to make a movie about your life who would you like to play you? Barbra Streisand.
Most treasured possession? A beautiful garnet ring, which always looks and feels perfect on my hand. What are you insecure about? The great thing about getting older is that you lose your insecurities. I don’t really have any. Tell us something very few people know about you. I visited the Pukekohe car race track many times and would have loved to have raced my Mini Minor there. Greatest fear? Heights. Who’s your favourite hero of fiction and why? Wonder Woman — she is beautiful and perfect. What gizmo can you simply not live without? My can opener.
If you were reincarnated what would you be? An elephant. What do you most dislike about your appearance? My feet.
Your greatest weakness/indulgence? My miniature schnauzer, Hannah. She is treated as a child and goes everywhere with me.
Do you read movie or TV reviews and do they sway your thought? I don’t take too much notice of reviews, but will watch a programme if it appeals to me.
Are you a handshake or a hug kind of person? Definitely a hug person.
How would you like to be remembered? As someone who has made a difference to another’s life through love, guidance and empathy.
Your dream guest list for a dinner party and why? Nelson Mandela, Mother Theresa, Princess Diana and the Dalai Lama — their wisdom knows no bounds.
What do you love most about your age? The wisdom I have acquired through life’s experiences.
Do you travel light or heavy? Heavy.
Something that you really disapprove of? Bad grammar on radio and TV! Your biggest disappointment? Not having a loving relationship with my mother.
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What is your comfort food? My daughter’s nachos.
If you could change one law or policy in New Zealand, what would it be? All non-New Zealand citizens and residents should be required to pay for hospital stays. If they have no insurance or money then they cannot be PN admitted for treatment. (DAVID HARTNELL MNZM) www.aucklandcelebrant.co.nz PUBLISHED FIRST FRIDAY EACH MONTH (except January)
