(Newcastle KZN) In the Spotlight this week: Etienne Smit
What's the first thing you do when you wake up?
'Have coffee and read articles.'
If your life were a movie, what would the title be?
'The gods must be crazy.'
What's your guilty pleasure snack or binge-watch series?
'Anything educational.'
What's the most useless talent you have?
'I can eat chocolate without stopping for hours.'
Describe yourself in three words—and be honest!
'Balance, grow, build.'
What local spot in town would you recommend everyone visit?
'The Pint and Pigout.'
What's the weirdest or funniest thing that's ever happened to you?
'I work with kids. Too many and too funny moments to pick one. I am always looking forward to the next one.'
If you could swap lives with anyone for a day, who would it be and why?
'Eric Clapton. Just to feel what it feels like to be able to play a guitar properly.'
Dogs, cats, or something more exotic?
'Dogs, no question.'
Finish the sentence: People don't know this about me, but…
'I would rather be fishing or camping or just anywhere in the wilderness with my family.'
ALSO READ: St Dominics Newcastle's Youth Desk gives to the less fortunate
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