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Twenty Questions with Ray Norris
Ray Norris - would go into hiding if he were to win the lottery ... possibly with Kate Winslett!
Who are you? Ray Norris, Head Groundsman, Clayesmore Dorset
Family status? Married, with three children, all adults (sort of), and two grandchildren.
Who's your hero and why? Tony Benn, for his ideals and his oratory. Spellbinding.
What is your dream holiday? Anywhere in India.
What annoys you the most? Testing the wicket with a key comes to mind!
What would you change about yourself? Not a lot, you are what you are, make the best of it.
Who wouldn't you like to be? A banker.
Favourite record, and why? Like a Hurricane by Neil Young. Because it is just too good for words.
Who would you choose to spend a romantic evening with? My wife, but, if she was otherwise engaged, I could be persuaded to enjoy the company of Kate Winslett.
If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would do? Go into hiding!
If you were to describe yourself as a musical instrument, what would you be and why? A synth, because it can be programmed to be anything you desire.
What's the best advice you have ever been given? Be yourself and follow your instincts.
What's your favourite smell? Bacon.
What do you do in your spare time? What spare time?
What's the daftest work related question you have ever been asked? A Bursar once asked me when I was going to topdress the cricket square with sand!
What's your favourite piece of kit? If it accomplishes the job, at that time its my favourite piece of kit.
What three words would you use to describe yourself? Impossible question!
What talent would you like to have? To play a musical instrument
What makes you angry? Insincere politicians.
What law/legislation would you like to see introduced? Any legislation that improves public transport and controls the expansion of the motor vehicles.