My life in Gloucestershire: Paul James, leader of Gloucester city council
What's your favourite Gloucestershire day out?
Aside from an afternoon at Kingsholm, I like historic houses. Sudeley Castle.
And your favourite place to eat out in the county?
We've got some hidden gems in Gloucester. The Hilltop is my most frequently-visited curry house, C&W African Experience in Kingsholm is a treat and visiting Sebz' restaurant in Northgate Street makes me feel like I'm on holiday.
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What's the worst job you've ever had?
When I was a lot younger, I spent a week temping in a call centre dealing with repairs to a particularly unreliable range of fax machines. I didn't really know what I was talking about.
Have you got any unusual habits?
I drink herbal tea in the office, which sometimes gets me a few strange looks.
Who is your hero and why?
All of our armed forces are heroes. Locally, I admire Phil Vickery. He has won everything there is to win in his rugby career, but has kept his integrity and does a lot to help charities.
What book are you reading at the moment or tell us your favourite?
I've just finished Andrew Marr's "The Diamond Queen" – a real insight into a remarkable lady.
What was the last film you watched?
On DVD I watched "One Day".
First single/record you ever bought?
Michael Jackson's "Thriller" album. It was on cassette.
Facebook or Twitter?
Facebook for personal use, Twitter for work-related. @cllrpauljames.
Comments
by Bratfurd
Friday, October 19 2012, 10:34AM
“"All of our armed forces are heroes"
Great propaganda piffle as ever sported the government. From a pragmatic perspective, they are individuals who fight in battles,irrespective of the legality of them, without usually asking questions. In most circumstances, such mannerism and actions would be considered far less than that of bravery. Further, heroes would be not be forgotten about once wars are over, left to fester in their memories of death, on state benefits while living in run down public housing.”