7 questions with…...Alex

It's time to grill BTEC teacher Alex! Find out who he'd invite round for dinner and what he would take on a desert island!

1
Perfect summer evening?
BBQ on the beach when it is still warm enough for shorts and T-shirt

2
Which song would definitely get you up on the dance floor?
Call Me Maybe – Carly Rae Jepsen

3
Biggest indulgence?
Pizza. I can’t get enough of the stuff

4
You’re a big AFC Bournemouth fan – if Eddie Howe was to go, who would be his replacement?
Firstly, he’s never leaving… But if he was to, give Big Steve Fletcher a shot

5
What’s your favourite book ever?
I’ve recently read ‘First Man In’ by Anthony Middleton (SAS: Who Dares Wins) and it was a really inspiring, and motivating book full of great life lessons

6
Three people you would invite round to dinner?
Harry Redknapp - I would love to hear more stories from his managing days
Ben Stokes – after the cricket performances he has given England this summer, the least he deserves is a homemade chicken parmigiana
Elton John – a good dinner party wouldn’t be complete without music

7
Three things you would take on a desert island
Bottle of summer fruits squash
Fishing Rod
Factor 50 sun cream

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