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Dream Jobs: An Interview With Children’s Author Giles Paley-Phillips

Giles Paley-Phillips signing autographs  (c) thepositive.com

Giles Paley-Phillips signing autographs (c) thepositive.com

 

Not many people discover hidden talents and become succesful at it, but English children’s books author Giles Paley-Phillips has. Although his first passion is music, he thoroughly enjoys coming up with stories for children and reading them to an audience. Continue reading


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An Interview With MythBusters’ Tory Belleci – The Gumball 3000

Tory Belleci and Deadmau5 are eager to participate again next year! (c) Theverge.com

Tory Belleci and Deadmau5 are eager to participate again next year! (c) Theverge.com

Most people know Tory Belleci from Discovery Channel’s MythBusters. While he has done some crazy and extreme things on the show, participating in the infamous Gumball 3000 rally might be on top of the list! His friend, Canadian music producer Joel Zimmerman (a.k.a. Deadmau5), was the one responsible for getting Tory on board. It turned out to be a week full of supercars, high class parties and long hours behind the wheel of the Ferrari 458 Spider…

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Dream Jobs: An Interview With Comedian Richard Vranch

Richard Vranch on stage in The Comedy Store (c) The Comedy Store

Richard Vranch on stage at The Comedy Store. (c) The Comedy Store

British comedian Richard Vranch is a comedy veteran. The 54 year-old has been doing improvised comedy for almost thirty years, among other creative projects, and still loves his work. It’s a job that involves taking chances to follow your passion, working anti-social hours, but most of all great teamwork and a lot of fun! Continue reading


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An Interview with Actor Sean Power – AmStarDam

Jonathan Readwin, Eric Lampaert and Sean Power in AmStarDam © Lennox Brothers

Jonathan Readwin, Eric Lampaert and Sean Power in AmStarDam © Lennox Brothers

The city of Amsterdam is like Disneyland for grown-ups, especially for people who visit the capital of the Netherlands for the first time. In the upcoming movie AmStarDam, directed by the Lennox Brothers, the magic is enhanced on screen in a comedic fantasy setting. Actor Sean Power, who plays one of the leads, lifts a tip of the veil of this visually enchanting movie.  Continue reading


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Dream Jobs: An Interview With Travel Blogger Victoria Brewood

Victoria in Las Vegas (c) Pommietravels.com

Victoria in Las Vegas (c) Pommietravels.com

Victoria Brewood is the kind of person who turns her dreams into reality. The English award winning travel blogger is enjoying her global lifestyle to the fullest and keeping her readers informed and entertained on www.pommietravels.com. Time for a little Q&A Session with this inspiring globetrotter! Continue reading


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Dream Jobs: An Interview With World Traveller And Blogger Turner Barr

Turner Barr working with elephants (c) Turner Barr

Turner Barr working with elephants in Thailand (c) Turner Barr

World traveller and successful blogger Turner Barr (30) started his hugely popular website Around The World In 80 Jobs two and a half years ago. The American travels around the globe and tries out all kinds of jobs. From inspiring fun professions to downright strange ones. 
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Dream Jobs: An Interview With Actor Jeff Fahey

Jeff Fahey (c) Jeffgoldbergmanagement

Jeff Fahey (c) Jeffgoldbergmanagement.com

American actor Jeff Fahey is one of the most versatile actors in Hollywood and his career spans over 30 years. Until mid-June he plays the lead in the critically acclaimed drama ‘Twelve Angry Men’ in London’s West End, about a jury of twelve men, who have to decide the fate of a young boy accused of murdering his father. After the play I got the chance to talk to him about his career, the play itself and how his passion for acting started all those years ago. Continue reading


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Dream Jobs: An Interview With Actor David Calvitto

David Calvitto (c) lisarobertphotography.co.uk

David Calvitto (c) lisarobertphotography.co.uk

You can watch a play with loads of talented actors, but there are only a few that make a real impression on you. David Calvitto from New York is one to watch in the critically acclaimed drama Twelve Angry Men, playing in the Garrick Theatre in London’s West End. I talked to him afterwards about being an actor, future opportunities and the best aspects of his job.  Continue reading


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Dream Jobs: An Interview With Actor Jason Butler Harner

Jason Butler Harner at the premiere of Changeling in New York (c) Zimbio

Jason Butler Harner at the premiere of Changeling in New York (c) Zimbio

There are many gifted actors in Hollywood, but there are only a few who have that extra ‘je ne sais quoi’. Jason Butler Harner definitely belongs in that category. The 43 year-old American currently stars in the action movie Non-Stop and has recurring roles in the popular television series The Blacklist and Homeland. Despite his international succes in theatre productions, movies and TV shows, he remains down to earth and keeps the emphasis on what he thinks is important: telling great stories. Continue reading