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By Editor in People on 7th May 2010 12:15
This article appeared in Pitchcare Magazine
Issue 30 - April / May 2010
Erik Kinlon - Hurling Thierry Henry seems to be an option - or have I read that wrong?
Who are you? Erik Kinlon, Operations Director, FTS Sportsturf Services Ltd.
Family status? Soon to be married, 3 boys, Elliott 6, Oliver 3, and newborn Jacob.
Who's your hero and why? My dad, because he has worked all his life to provide for seven kids and no personal gain.
What is your dream holiday? Caribbean with family, (spa for Emma, crèche for the kids, golf course and bar for me!).
What annoys you the most? Lack of common sense and logic.
What would you change about yourself? I would like to be more decisive.
Who wouldn't you like to be? Thierry Henry (for obvious reasons).
Favourite record, and why? Mr Brightside by The Killers, it makes me feel good and sing out loud!
Who would you choose to spend a romantic evening with? Someone intelligent, good looking and an unbelievable musician ... Alicia Keys or my fiancé Emma.
If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would do? Arrange a massive party for everybody I know on a cruise liner around the Caribbean.
If you were to describe yourself as a musical instrument, what would you be and why? The triangle, simple but very effective.
What's the best advice you have ever been given? You make your own luck in life and business.
What's your favourite smell? Good food.
What do you do in your spare time? Spend time with my family, socialise with friends and play golf, football and hurling.
What's the daftest work related question you have ever been asked? After twelve inches of snow, is the course open?
What's your favourite piece of kit? My Liverpool shirt!
What three words would you use to describe yourself? Fun, caring and passionate.
What talent would you like to have? The ability to predict the lottery numbers and arrange the party mentioned above.
What makes you angry? Liverpool FC and Rafa.
What law/legislation would you like to see introduced? Tougher immigration laws and a less PC UK (and that's from an Irishman!!!).
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