Who are the Friends of the Whitworth?
Who are the Friends of the Whitworth?
Introducing Graham Carlisle
Who are the Friends of the Whitworth?
Who are the Friends of the Whitworth?
Introducing Graham Carlisle
As we make our way through the Covid19 Pandemic, we thought it was a good opportunity to introduce you to some of our Friends. Rather than presenting them with a blank sheet of paper, we decided to ask them some questions. We think they enjoyed answering them. We hope you enjoying reading their answers. Here is Graham Carlisle, the second in our series. Some of you will know Graham as the author of, and a key player in, Mr Ruskin in Manchester, a centre-piece of last year's Friends of the Whitworth Showcase. Graham also provided the hats (see photo Gallery)!
Graham Carlisle was born in Bolton into a family of market traders. Had many, many careers. Never quite got the hang of having a boss. Ended up as a scriptwriter on TV soaps. Also worked as a musician which he greatly enjoyed. And worked as a chef and food writer.
Who would be your perfect dinner guest, and why?
Keith Floyd. He knew how to enjoy himself and he could help in the kitchen.
Stuck on a desert island, which book would you like to have with you?
‘Long Distance Swimming’ by Gerald Forsberg
Your house is on fire. Your family and pets are safe but you can only take one item with you as you make your escape. What would you save?
My trombone.
If you won millions on the Lottery, what would be your first purchase?
The student house next door. I’d then demolish it.
If you could live anywhere else in the world, where would it be?
London or New York.
What do you consider to be your greatest achievement?
Killing off some dreadful characters in the TV soaps I’ve worked on. I won’t name them in case the actors seek revenge.
What living person do you most admire and why?
Anne Mackinnon. She married me.
What did you want to be when you were growing up?
Someone who used to live in Bolton but didn’t any more.
What is the worst job you have ever had?
Inserting the flavouring into packets of crisps. This is the reason I only ever eat plain crisps.
What is the most important lesson life has taught you?
People with loudest voices have the least to say.
To whom would you like to say thank you and why?
My father. Taught me so many, many things. And managed to stay out of prison while doing it.
Tell us your favourite Gallery, painting or artist-or all three!
Picasso Museum, Malaga.
What do you miss most in this lockdown?
Shopping.
Where would you like to visit when we get back to “normal”?
The nearest supermarket.
If you would like to give one piece of advice to the Friends of the Whitworth, what would it be?
Don’t listen to criticism from people who never get off their backsides to do anything.
Click on News to read the first instalment of this series by Friend of the Whitworth, David Willars.
As we make our way through the Covid19 Pandemic, we thought it was a good opportunity to introduce you to some of our Friends. Rather than presenting them with a blank sheet of paper, we decided to ask them some questions. We think they enjoyed answering them. We hope you enjoying reading their answers. Here is Graham Carlisle, the second in our series. Some of you will know Graham as the author of, and a key player in, Mr Ruskin in Manchester, a centre-piece of last year's Friends of the Whitworth Showcase. Graham also provided the hats (see photo Gallery)!
Graham Carlisle was born in Bolton into a family of market traders. Had many, many careers. Never quite got the hang of having a boss. Ended up as a scriptwriter on TV soaps. Also worked as a musician which he greatly enjoyed. And worked as a chef and food writer.
Who would be your perfect dinner guest, and why?
Keith Floyd. He knew how to enjoy himself and he could help in the kitchen.
Stuck on a desert island, which book would you like to have with you?
‘Long Distance Swimming’ by Gerald Forsberg
Your house is on fire. Your family and pets are safe but you can only take one item with you as you make your escape. What would you save?
My trombone.
If you won millions on the Lottery, what would be your first purchase?
The student house next door. I’d then demolish it.
If you could live anywhere else in the world, where would it be?
London or New York.
What do you consider to be your greatest achievement?
Killing off some dreadful characters in the TV soaps I’ve worked on. I won’t name them in case the actors seek revenge.
What living person do you most admire and why?
Anne Mackinnon. She married me.
What did you want to be when you were growing up?
Someone who used to live in Bolton but didn’t any more.
What is the worst job you have ever had?
Inserting the flavouring into packets of crisps. This is the reason I only ever eat plain crisps.
What is the most important lesson life has taught you?
People with loudest voices have the least to say.
To whom would you like to say thank you and why?
My father. Taught me so many, many things. And managed to stay out of prison while doing it.
Tell us your favourite Gallery, painting or artist-or all three!
Picasso Museum, Malaga.
What do you miss most in this lockdown?
Shopping.
Where would you like to visit when we get back to “normal”?
The nearest supermarket.
If you would like to give one piece of advice to the Friends of the Whitworth, what would it be?
Don’t listen to criticism from people who never get off their backsides to do anything.
Click on News to read the first instalment of this series by Friend of the Whitworth, David Willars.
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Mrs . Joan . Gem - on 03/06/2020
Thank you Graham for the last answer
Joan Gem
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Mrs . Joan . Gem - on 03/06/2020
Thank you Graham for the last answer
Joan Gem