The Salvation Army and me

All kinds of people attend, join, volunteer with or work for The Salvation Army. We’ve asked some to tell us about themselves. This week… ‘‘I like the challenge of turning an idea into a finished item that can help educate, inform and assist people ’’

PAUL FOWLER

Print and Design Unit, THQ

How did you first come into contact with the Army?

After leaving school I started work at the Campfield Press in St Albans, a print company owned by The Salvation Army.

What made you want to work for the Army?

I wanted to follow my father into the print industry, albeit in the administration side rather than as a machine minder.

What is the most interesting thing about your role?

I like the challenge of turning an idea into a printed, finished item that can help educate, inform and assist people.

What is the most frustrating thing about your role?

When printing is last-minute because people haven’t planned ahead and thought about what is needed.

What one thing would you change about the Army? y

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What is your favourite kind of holiday?

I am a very keen golfer and enjoy visiting different places to play, both at home and abroad.

If you could be in a film, which would it be and what character would you play?

Die Hard, playing Bruce Willis’s character John McClane.

If you could meet any historical figure, who would you choose?

Sir Francis Drake. To circumnavigate the world would be a great adventure and much easier now with modern transport.

If you were to create a slogan for your life, what would it be?

Patience and caution get the job done.

What is your favourite food?

I like a good Sunday roast.

What was the first record, tape or CD that you ever owned?

A record by the Carpenters. Karen Carpenter had such a fantastic voice.

If you could bring back anyy g y fashion trend, what would it be?

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What sport would you W compete in if you were in the Olympics?

Golf, of course!

What do you do in your spare time?

I enjoy reading, watching the television and playing cards.

Is there something about life or the world you’ve never understood?

How life chooses you to be in the wrong place at the wrong time.

If you could rid the world of one thing, what would it be?

Cancer. It claimed my dad at the age of 54, much too young.

If you could invent a gadget, what would it be?

A gadget that slows down dangerous drivers who endanger not only themselves but also other road users.

Apart from the Bible, which book would you want on a desert island?

A complete set of Lee Child books featuring Jack Reacher.

If you had a ‘theme song’ that played whenever you walked into a room, what would it be?

‘Bat Out of Hell’ by Meat Loaf.

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