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DAVID HARTNELL: ONE MINUTE INTERVIEW WITH STEPHEN EWAN If you have ever visited the Westmere Butchery, which I’m sure many of our readers have, then my bet is that at some time or another you would have been served by Stephen Ewan. What area do you live in and what’s the best thing about it? Onetangi on Waiheke Island is a great place to live and walk the beaches. And the wine is a bonus.
What is the one thing that really motivates you? My passion for life.
Tell us about your childhood, what was it like? Excellent childhood. I was the only child and both my mum and dad brought me up in a loving environment.
What do you think happens when you die? Don’t know because I haven’t died yet.
Complete this sentence: I will die happy if... .. I’m in good health and I live to be one hundred.
What’s the best movie you have ever seen and why? I don’t really have a favorite. Well, maybe Crocodile Dundee 2; it’s special for my youngest daughter and me.
How long have you been working at Westmere Butchery? I have been at Westmere Butchery 10 years from next month. It’s hard work but there’s great camaraderie among the staff. Who do you think is the most annoying celebrity today? Mike Hosking. Which TV series would you never miss and why? I don’t have a favorite television series. What would your dream holiday internationally be? St Tropez would be nice. What’s is the most Kiwi thing about you? My number eight wire attitude towards things.
Have you ever seen a ghost? No. Give your teenaged self some advice? Travel as much as you can, and don’t let your heart rule your head. How do you chill out? We like to walk the beaches, watch sport and movies. Which item of clothing can’t you live without? My Manchester City PJs. What is your favorite time of the day? All time is good in the third quarter of your life. Tell us about your dream home? The one my wife picks.
Aisle or window seat on a plane? No preference at all. Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Happily looking after my grandchildren. What job would you do other than your own and why? Female hairdresser, as I do like female company. If they ever make a movie about your life who would you like to play you? Harrison Ford looks like me. If you were reincarnated what would you come back as? That’s easy - a pussy cat. Do you read movie or TV reviews and would they sway your thoughts? Yes, I read reviews, but it’s only someone’s opinion and they wouldn’t sway me. How would you like to be remembered? For being honest, reliable and for my dancing.
What is your most treasured possession? My front door key. What are you insecure about? My height. Tell us something very few people know about you? Sorry, that would be letting the cat out of the bag. Who is your favorite hero of fiction and why? Popeye, because he always saves the day no matter what. What superpower do you wish you had? X-ray eyes, as mine are not too good these days. Which talent would you most to have? I’d love to be able to sing. What cliche do you really hate? ‘She’ll be right’. What gizmo can you simply not live without? Well, that would have to be my phone. What is your greatest weakness/indulgence? A cold Stella in a cold glass.
What do you love most about your age? The Gold Card! Are you a handshake or a hug kind of person? Handshake. If your life was an ice cream, what would it be called? Vanilla - very plain, as my kids say. Something that you really disapprove of? Bad language in front of women and children. Describe one of your biggest disappointments? Losing my father at a very early age. If you won a million dollars, what’s the first thing you would do? Help my kids out with their mortgages.
10 PONSONBY NEWS+ February 2021
What is your all-time favorite comfort food? Steak, egg, chips, veggies and plenty of gravy. Your dream guest list for a dinner party and why? They would all have to be great talkers. That way I wouldn’t get a word in. I would just listen to what they had to say and enjoy the evening. How do you travel, heavy or light? Light but I always carry my wife’s bags, so I really end up travelling heavy. PN (DAVID HARTNELL MNZM) PUBLISHED FIRST FRIDAY EACH MONTH (except January)
