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John Bird founded the Big Issue in 1991. His responses are short but revealing.
Q1 What advice did you ignore and now realise the importance of?
JB Confront your problems, don't hide from them.
Q2 So far, what has life taught you?
JB That unless you understand the personal culture of the person you are trying to communicate with, then forget it!
Q3 The National Curriculum; what subject would you make compulsory?
JB Reasoning, thinking.
Q4 Which proverb rings true for you?
JB A stitch in time saves 9.
Q5 Persuade or Shock; which is best to effect a change?
JB Thinking....whichever way you use.
Q6 What is your prime mover?
JB Curiosity.
Q7 What negative taught you to focus on the positive?
JB Self pity.
Q8 Finding peace within?
JB By interrogating yourself and finding reasons for improvement.
Q9 Nature or nurture?
JB Bit of both.
Q10 Concept of god?
JB Omnipotent thinker!
Project Ten Questions - John Bird
