Peaceful, conscientious and ethical, with a strong desire to do something with my life, and make a difference if I can.
Appearance
Best Feature
I'll tell you later
Hair
Brown
Eyes
Gray
Physique
Slender
Height
5' 9" (175 cm)
My Lifestyle
Smoking
Non-Smoker
Drinking
Socially
Religion
Christian
Education
Technical School
Occupation
Education / Teaching / Child Care
Income
I'll tell you later
Exercise
Occasionally
Politics
Middle Of The Road
Favorite Music
Middle Eastern / Persian / Arabic, Reggae, Classical, Classic Rock, Latin,
Favorites
Turkish Food
Yesil zeytin ve beyaz peynir
Favorite Actors
Gene Hackman
Favorite Actresses
Meryl Streep
Favorite Artists
Salvador Dali
Favorite Athletes
Linford Christie
Favorite Authors
Graham Greene, Khalid Khomeni
Favorite Bands
REM
Favorite Hangouts
Any will do
Favorite Books
Birdsong, The End of the Affair, Kite Runner
Favorite Cities
Istanbul
Favorite Clothing Stores
I don't like shopping
Favorite Colors
Green
Favorite Country
Turkey
Favorite Drinks
Full-bodied red wine, a large glass please
Favorite Fashion Designers
I don't know
Favorite Fast Foods
None really, unless Simit Sariyi counts?
Favorite Magazines
Time, National Geographic
Favorite Comedies
Thelma and Louise
Favorite Dramas
Mississippi Burning
Favorite Horror Movies
Not really my thing
Favorite Action Movies
Bond films
Favorite News Anchor
BBC
Favorite Night Clubs
Balans
Favorite Place To Be Kissed
Back of my neck
Favorite Plays
King Lear
Favorite Politicians
Boris Johnson
Favorite Sports Teams
I don't know, sorry
Favorite Quote From A Movie
"Don't tell 'em, Pike!"
Favorite Restaurants
Litera
Favorite Songs At The Moment
Mika "Grace Kelly"
Favorite Sports
Athletics
Favorite Stocks
I am ignorant about this, sorry.
Favorite TV Comedies
Black Adder
Favorite TV Dramas
NCIS
Favorite TV News Sources
BBC
Favorite Foods
Vegetarian
Favorite Styles Of Music
Various
Interests
Acting
I like watching films, and going to the amateur dramatics shows
Animals
Adore them, animal welfare is one of my passions.
Antiques
I am one!
Art
I love sculptures
Astrology
Not really my thing
Astronomy
I love the moon.
Barbecues
Oh yes (I'll bring my own veggie food, no problem)!
Bars
Yes of course. Hic
Basketball
We don't have it much in the UK
Biology
My favourite science at school
Board Games
Backgammon - I'm learning
Business Finance
I really don't have a business head, but I always save some of my salary
Camping
I love camping.
Card Games
I haven't learned to play, but am willing to have a go.
Cars
I prefer to walk, but I like the old Jaguar cars
Children
Not for me.
Circus
Cirque du Soleil - fantastic
Comedy
One of my favourite types of programme.
Community Service
Yes
Cooking
I love food and cooking.
Dancing
Yes, but I'm hopeless.
Dating
I'm more interested in friendship
Dogs and Cats
Yes definitely.
Drawing
I have a small ability, I draw for fun.
Electronics
I can wire a plug (and change a flat tyre, for that matter!)
Exercise
I walk a lot, and enjoy swimming.
Food
Oh yes, love to eat and drink.
Football
Not really interested.
Gambling
No, not for me.
Gardening
Yes, I love growing things from seed & cuttings.
Guns
No no.
Internet
Part of my life now, like most people.
Live Concerts
Yes, great fun.
Math
Not my best subject.
Medicine
I prefer homeopathic.
Movies
I like to see one or 2 films a month.
Opera
It's not my thing.
Painting
I decorate my own home, if that's what this means?
Pets
A home is empty without at least one.
Philosophy
Very interesting.
Photography
A nice way to capture memories and happy moments.
Politics
A big subject!
Psychology
Very interesting, a huge topic.
Radio
I don't listen much now, I should.
Reading
I always carry a book, I love reading.
Religion
One of my interests, I have friends of different religions.
Rugs
What a strange subject to have here!
Running
With my dog.
School
I left in 1982, but I'm still learning....
Shopping
Only when I have too, it isn't a pleasure.
Singing
I can't :-(
Sky Diving
I've done a parachute jump, and abseiled.
Snowboarding
Never tried it, yet.
Soccer
I used to play 5 a-side when I was in my 20's.
Stock Market
I have no idea.
Technology
I am interested, but not knowledgeable
Television
Seldom watch it.
Tennis
I used to watch Wimbledon, and I had a strong backhand when I was at school.
Theater
Yes, a great evening out.
Traveling
I'm like a gypsy - I can't stay still.
Video Games
Not my thing.
Walking
A lot.
Writing
Yes, I'm writing a book at the moment...have been for about 6 years!
Personality
AdventurousnessSomewhat Daring
AffectionatenessAverage
TrustingnessAverage
ConfidenceSomewhat Humble
IndependenceAverage
MoodAverage
RomanceAverage
SociabilityAverage
Thought ProcessSomewhat Artistic
ToleranceCompliant
Lifestyle
DressAverage
EnergyVery High
Go PartyOften
ReligionLarge Part
NeatnessAverage
PunctualityAlways Early
SpendingAverage
Work EthicDriven
Insights
When raising a family, how important is it that your kids learn to speak Turkish?
This doesn't apply to me.
Describe the perfect evening.
So long as the evening involves laughter, that's good enough for me.
Describe your perfect weekend.
Unfortunately I have to work.
Do you believe in love at first sight?
Not really, sorry!
How many kids would you like to have?
None for me.
If you could have one super power, what would it be and why?
To help the street dogs and cats in Turkey (all suffering animals actually), to help people in war-torn countries, and to enable people of all race and religion to live in peace.
What is the most important lesson that you've learned?
I prefer to focus on the present, life's far too short to dwell on old news.
What do your friends like about you most?
My willingness to try anything, my reliability and my wicked sense of humour (often directed at myself).
What do your friends tease you about the most?
Everything!
What gets on your nerves?
People who walk slowly in crowded areas, and people who find pleasure in being cruel.
What is the most important thing in a relationship?
Respect, reliability and humour.
What's the best age to get married?
Individual choice, I can't answer that.
What turns you off?
Self-obsession, cruelty and coldness.
What turns you on?
Laughter and compassion.
What do you hope to be doing five years from now?
I really don't know, but wherever it is I'll be enjoying my life.