SoapBoards Member Spotlight

[Abbie]

Hehe Dont worry its what Im here for

[Abigail]

I've sent it now.

[Abbie]

DaVeyWaVeys Interview

Set Questions

1. What made you join SoapBoards and how has your time on here changed over the years?
I got a link to the site after a Google search “soap discussion” or something similar I tapped in. I wanted to join as I loved all the soaps, Casualty and The Bill at the time. I was about 14 and had this horrible obsession over Sam Nixon/Phil Hunter and if they were going to get it together or not, so I wanted to tell Soapboards how much I loved them together on the show! Luckily, I grew out of that phase and my time here has allowed me to meet some lovely people and to grow up and mature when it came to posting.

2. What are your Hobbies and how did you get into them?
My biggest hobbies are probably reading and writing. I got into writing after I had a poem published in a book in primary school and one of my teachers told me “I was good at it”. I really enjoyed English lessons in secondary school, so as a result started doing extra reading at home too.

3. Do you have any special talent or ability?
I wouldn’t say I have, no.

4. Do you have a favourite quote from literature, TV, a famous person, etc.? Explain why it is your favourite.
My favourite quote is from Satan in Paradise Lost “Better to reign in Hell, than serve in Heaven” Satan obviously wants to be independent and wants to use his own initiative and make his current situation a better one, opposed to just following God’s orders in the poem. I believe we can relate this quote to the 21st Century – I believe that it’s important that we all follow our own individual goals and don’t bow down to anyone. It’s important that we are independent and do what we wish to do. Having initiative is a good thing.

5. What do you consider your best physical feature and your best aspect of your personality?
People say my smile is cute and that I’m a good listener and offer good advice.

6. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
I’d change my mindset and be more positive.

7. Do you have a life philosophy? If so, what is it?
If something happened, it was meant to happen…not sure if that’s a philosophy as such but it’s how I cope if something bad happens.

8. What are the happiest and Saddest moments of your life?
Saddest – probably my auntie and granddad passing away. I only have vague memories of them and it would have been nice to have known them and for us to have shared happy memories as I grew up.
Happiest – getting my GCSE results and seeing my old special needs teacher and telling her my results! I was expected to get no qualifications when I first started school, so to prove everyone wrong was a brilliant feeling.

9. What’s the craziest thing you've ever done?
Probably running down the street with just my boxers on.

10. Do you have any regrets, if yes, what and why?
No regrets because I believe in fate. Whatever happened, was meant to happen.

11. who’s your Idol and why?
My parents. They’ve brought me up well and they have the right attitude towards life.

12. If you were an animal what would you be and why?
A tiger! Just sounds like a lot of fun being a tiger and I’d love to go “raaaawwwrrhhh”

13. If you were any object, what would you be and why?
A sponge. I could squeeze out all the bad things, but soak up all the good things.

14. What quality do you like best in a person and what quality do you hate the most?
I like people who are there for you and show some genuine concern. I hate blatent attention seekers, who think that the whole of life revolves around them – a complete self absorbed person is someone I wouldn’t be friends with. I know someone like this. The worst person you could possibly be around.

15. If heaven exists what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the pearly gates?
Enjoy your stay.

[Abbie]

Members Questions

Submitted by Hannelene
What languages do you speak?
I can speak a bit of French and Welsh. I really enjoyed Welsh lessons in school and went on a Welsh trip where I learnt a lot more Welsh vocabulary, as I was surrounded by lots of Welsh speakers. I also did GCSE French so can speak some French too, though I would need to do a bit of brushing up as I haven’t spoke any French for 2 years!

What famous people have you met? or seen?
I met Linda Robson at a balloon festival when I was younger. I told her how much I loved Birds of a Feather lol and how I wanted there to be a new series. She told me there wouldn’t be another. I was upset but she said she appreciated my love for the show! It was lovely to just speak to her for a few minutes. I also walked past Gok Wan at the mall in Bristol as he was doing book signings on the day I was shopping there!

Are you on facebook?
Yes, I added you as a friend on there, remember? Facebook is like a written version of Jeremy Kyle. Seeing attention seeking status updates and the arguments that start through the comments is so entertaining to read on a boring afternoon, though there are downsides to Facebook too.

Do you twitter?
Yes, I do Twitter. At first, I didn’t see what the fuss was about but I’ve persevered and now it has got rather addictive. I tweet at least once a day and I follow certain celebs I really like and appreciate, such as Alan Davies and Ruth Lorenzo. Sometimes, they tweet something really interesting and useful.

What other sites are you on?
I go on The Student Room and Digital Spy a lot. They can be entertaining to read. “I’ve slept with my friend’s mum, what to do now?” “I’ve drawn permanent marker on my face. How can I face my parents now?” are some of the most bizarre threads I’ve ever read. I also go on YouTube just to listen to songs I really like, saves buying them off I Tunes. Usually I get in the habit of listening to a certain song over and over though and getting completely sick of it.

Do you believe in life after death?
Yes, I do. It’s a rather comforting thought to have, especially when you near the end of your life. It’s not nice to wonder “is this it? Is this my existence?” and thinking there is nothing after. I live this life, fully believing that there is something to look forward to after. And it also provides me comfort as I think of some of my deceased relatives. I like to think they are living a “second life” in peace, somewhere else. When my death arrives, I will simply treat it like a holiday. I’m moving away, to my second life, wherever it may be.

What job do you do?
I’ve had a paper round for six years. Not much of a job, compared to other jobs people have but I’ve really enjoyed it. Last year, I did work in Homebase over the Christmas and New Year period. I found it rather challenging. If I’m being honest, it really opened my eyes to how hard people can work and how far they stretch themselves.

Boxers of Briefs?
Boxers all the way.

What is your favourite alcoholic drink?
Southern Comfort. I think it’s a gorgeous drink and always drink it on a night out, without fail.

What was the last song you downloaded?
Last single song was quite a long time ago, it was Alexandra Burke’s Hallejuah. Last album was Escala, a few months back.

Submitted by Kirsty
1. What is your favourite film and why?
Brokeback Mountain. It’s just a beautiful film and the only film I’ve ever watched which has brought out so many emotions. It was thought provoking and had some brilliant acting performances from the leads. I cried at the end and I’ve never cried so passionately over a film before. I thought about it for days afterwards. To have that affect is so powerful.

2. If you had to choose any month to live in forever, what month would it be and why?
Hmm a tough one, but I’ll go for March as mine and my mum’s birthday is in that month and it’s not too much of a bad month really. Everything’s ordinary, no exams, a month where I find everything is usually running smoothly… and it’s St David’s Day on March the 1st! Could it get any better?!

3. Do you have any pets? If so, what are they?
I don’t have any pets anymore. My hamster died a few months ago, unfortunately.

4. What was your favourite childhood toy?
Action Man! I loved Action Man and collected loads of them! I remember I made up little stories about them all and did loads of stunts in the house. I bought a big jeep and put two action men in and just threw it down the stairs as a big stunt.

5. If you could go back in time and do something differently... would you?
No, I don’t think I would. I am a believer in fate. What happened, happened and it was obviously meant to happen that way.

6. So what is it that makes you proud to be Welsh??
Well, I love welsh cakes! Daffodils and the great feeling that comes with St. David’s Day where all the Welsh people come together to celebrate just being Welsh!
7. What the heck is the story about the Millets voucher?!
Well… I took part in the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme and got some freebies as a reward for taking part. One of these freebies was the Millets voucher. I have kept this voucher and I’ve never spent it. I’ve gone to Millets numerous times, but I’ve never spent the voucher. I remember I revealed this on here, which has led to Pinkbanana and others to encourage me to confess my obsession for Millets and how I visit but can never pluck up the courage to use my voucher! It is now currently still with me and is out of date. I can see myself keeping it forever, as I’ve grown weirdly attached to it…

Submitted by Perdita
1. What do you want to do career wise?
I’d love to write a TV drama or write for a current existing one. I did consider journalism at one stage as a career, but I eventually realised through work experience that the world of journalism can be very shallow and isn’t for me.

2. Can you sing well?
Nope, my singing voice is terrible! I remember there was Soapboards X Factor on here. I sang Barbie Girl on the first round and got booted out first! I really am a terrible singer.

3. Beach or mountains for holiday destination?
Definetly the beach. I used to go to Weymouth every year on holiday as a child and I spent all day on the beach, building moats in the sand or building a sandcastle, or burying myself. I love the beach and I’m glad my university has one!

Submitted by Layne
Corrie or EastEnders?
I’ve always preferred EastEnders. I don’t really know why. I think I just prefer the characters in EastEnders.

If you won an award at a massive cermony, what would your acceptance speech sound like?
There would be lots of long pauses as I’d be really nervous but I’d try to turn my nerves into something funny and comical, so as to make my audience laugh as that would relax me. I’d say thanks and crack a joke, then do what Napoleon Dynamite did – that really silly dance, then a high pitched ending “I’ll make your wildest dreams come true!”

Do you prefer to pay more for a label or are you cheap and cheerful and not bothered where its from?
I’m really not bothered where it’s from. Not into fashion to be honest. If it fits me and I like the look of it, then I don’t mind.

Outline an average day in the life of davey for us...
I wake up. Listen to Radio 1. Have a shower. Read a book. Come online to post on Soapboards, go on Facebook etc. Do my paper round. Play on the Nintendo Wii or catch up on TV shows I’ve missed. Go out with my friends to play some football or go to the pub and have a drink, play pool. Write in my diary as night falls and the day finishes.

Anything ever happened to you/around you that was that funny you nearly/did cry/wet yourself? (oh and please detail!)
This happened to me. Basically, me and my friends went to the cinema a few years ago. We bought our tickets and we seen this random man walking in and out of different cinema screens. I started taking the mickey saying “what on earth does that man think hes doing?! Can’t he decide what film he wants to watch? What a plonker!” Basically, I was being a right bitch! As I say all these things, I am about to open the door to our screen, when he opens the cinema door and it slams right into my face. My friends died laughing and swears the man heard everything I said and slammed it into my face on purpose!

If you had a toothbrush that played music when you brushed (i have one of these and they are amazing) what song would you choose and why?
Blues Brothers “Everybody needs somebody to love” – its such an upbeat song and would motivate me to brush round my whole mouth and brush round those corners and edges! And everybody loves somebody with nice clean looking teeth!

Submitted by Norman Bates
1. a/s/l
18, male, South Wales, soon to be Aberystwyth wooop!

2. Name the people you love to hate
The Z list celebrities that everybody else seems to love. Always good to have a controversial opinion! My ex Drama teacher – I think the feeling was rather mutual. She always embarrassed me in front of the class and wound me up! And once, I did shout at her as she got me really pent up and angry…but there were times, when I stayed behind and she helped me whenever I was feeling down. It was a weird relationship, definetly a love/hate.

3. AC, AC/DC, or DC?
AC/DC for the win!

4. A secret that you blurted out?
At my house party, I was a tiny bit drunk and my close friend revealed that him and his girlfriend were planning to try for a baby but they wanted to keep it low key. I was shocked and blurted out in a room full of people “You are going to have a baby?!”. There was such an awkward silence, as everyone in the room just faced me, my friend and his girlfriend. Ooops.

5. What are your favourite sports that you play?
I do like playing football. I am not that great at it, but I always go out with my mates and have a kick about or we have a mini match. Great fun and good exercise! I also enjoy playing tennis and cricket in the summer time. I wouldn’t ever want to play seriously though, as a) I am crap at them anyway and b) I dislike the way people act as if a certain sport is their life.

6. What epitaph would you like on your gravestone?
Dave – lover of Soapboards, lover of Millets, a lover of people.

7. Are you an adrenalin junkie?
Nope, I’m really not. Too sensitive for my own good and never one to take risks.

8. Do you have a kink in your personality?
Hmm I can sometimes snap at the most smallest of things, which obviously isn’t good…

Submitted by Chloe O'brien
1) favourite pizza topping
definetly pepperoni, delicious!

2)If you could write a script for a tv programme or film, which would it be.
I’d love to write for EastEnders. I would be honoured if I could write an episode. It’s watched by millions of people each week and to have my work shown in front of that many people would be a blessing.

3)First childhood memory
I accidentally dropped my brother’s lego set down the stairs and destroyed what he had built! He wasn’t very happy with me at all!

4)favourite holiday?
My first haven holiday at Torquay. I was nine years old. On the first night, it was “challenge night” and I volunteered in front of everyone for a mysterious challenge. I went onto the stage and I was told I had to kiss as many girls as I could in a minute and a half. I kissed 40 girls and got a certificate. For the rest of the week, this ginger haired girl hung around with me as she was one of the girls I kissed. We spent the whole week together, swimming in the swimming pool, playing crazy golf. When the week ended, we went our separate ways and that was that but it was one of the best weeks of my life.

5)Were would you like to be in 5 years time?
I’d like to be on the EastEnders set, in charge of cast and crew, planning out Peggy Mitchell’s exit storyline in particular.

Submitted by Abigail
Would you ever change your name? If so, what to and why?
Nah I wouldn’t actually. I love my name, especially as my surname is extremely rude! Hehe.

What would be your dream pet (can be anything)?
I’d love to look after a squirrel as a pet. They are so cute and adorable. I just go ‘awwwwww’ whenever I see one!

Is the glass half full or half empty?
Unfortunately, half empty. I am too negative. I wish I wasn’t, but I just am. I’ve tried to be more positive and I do try but I guess it’s just how my brain works.

Which is your favourite smiley on Soapboards and why?
My favourite is the roll eyes smiley! Just makes me laugh when I see it for some reason!

Mash, roasts, waffles, hash browns or new potatoes?
You can’t beat a good roast on a Sunday! Gorgeous!

What do you have for breakfast?
Cheerios, those tasty little O’s.

Which famous person would you want to be and why?
Cheryl Cole. Completely talentless but somehow completely famous. What a dream.

Do you go in for candles and romantic dinner?
Yes, I can be very romantic.

As you haven't posted in the thread yet, how do you like your eggs?
Scrambled.

[Abigail]

What other sites are you on?
I go on The Student Room and Digital Spy a lot. They can be entertaining to read. “I’ve slept with my friend’s mum, what to do now?” “I’ve drawn permanent marker on my face. How can I face my parents now?” are some of the most bizarre threads I’ve ever read. I also go on YouTube just to listen to songs I really like, saves buying them off I Tunes. Usually I get in the habit of listening to a certain song over and over though and getting completely sick of it.

I love DS's forums on a weekend, just for the entertainment factor. TSR is going the same way to some extent in their Health forum.

6. So what is it that makes you proud to be Welsh??
Well, I love welsh cakes!

For us non-Welshies, what are welsh cakes?

7. What the heck is the story about the Millets voucher?!
Well… I took part in the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme and got some freebies as a reward for taking part. One of these freebies was the Millets voucher. I have kept this voucher and I’ve never spent it. I’ve gone to Millets numerous times, but I’ve never spent the voucher. I remember I revealed this on here, which has led to Pinkbanana and others to encourage me to confess my obsession for Millets and how I visit but can never pluck up the courage to use my voucher! It is now currently still with me and is out of date. I can see myself keeping it forever, as I’ve grown weirdly attached to it…

What IS millets? And what does it sell? Makes me think of a bird seed shop.

[Abbie]

Have you never been in Millets? theres one in crewe

[Abbie]

The next member in the spotlight is:

Kirsty :]

[Chloe O'brien]

Davey thanks for a great interview.

[Abigail]

Have you never been in Millets? theres one in crewe

I've only ever passed through Crewe on the train.

[Abbie]

Oh yeah I suppose, although I dont know why there is one in crewe