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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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
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
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
Adam Lucio (c) Aerostorms.com
Adam Lucio has a passion that fits perfectly in the category ‘adventurous dream jobs’. The 32 year old from Chicago has been a professional storm chaser since the age of 22 and there’s nothing in the world he’d rather do. Violent weather, calculating risks and never knowing where you’re going to end up, are all part of the game. Continue reading
Paul Römer in Finland
For the section ‘Dream Jobs’ on my blog I interview people with interesting professions. Paul Römer’s job at the Dutch & Belgian version of National Geographic Traveler definitely belongs to this category. Passion for travel, inspiration and curiosity are only a couple of the essential elements of this gorgeous and inspiring magazine, that never fails to excite me. Continue reading
Trish Williams – TV Network Executive – Director of Drama (c) Allaccessosm.com
Whenever I board an airplane, I try not to get my hopes up too high about the person sitting next to me. I’ve accepted the fact that the chances of George Clooney flying Economy are below zero, but just someone friendly and interesting to talk to would be nice! Nine out of ten times however, my flight neighbour puts on his of her headphones and is silent for the remainder of the journey. On the flight from Toronto to Vancouver however I had the pleasure of meeting Trish Williams, Network Executive for Bell Media. She worked on one of the best television series I have ever seen (Flashpoint, starring Enrico Colantoni and Amy Jo Johnson) and has been kind enough to answer my questions about her fascinating profession! Continue reading
Picture of pilot Dan taken from the ‘co-pilot seat’
Becoming a pilot is a professional goal many young boys and girls dream of. Flying is the ultimate feeling of freedom, soaring over the clouds and gazing down on the tiny world below… John Ferguson and Dan Cummins are living the dream as pilots and here’s what they have to say about it. Continue reading
Firefighter Mark Baker
Mark Baker has an interesting life. He has been a firefighter for 8 years in England, because that’s where he’s from and nowadays he is a lieutenant with the Vancouver Fire & Rescue Services. Mark works in the area responsible for Recruitment, Outreach and Fire & Life Safety. The reason for moving halfway across the world was finding the love of his life. Despite living in Vancouver for over 9 years, he managed to keep both his accent and a delightful sense of British humor. Continue reading
When you see a fire, your natural instinct is to run away from it, as far and as fast as possible! Things are different for firefighters. They have to face the danger in order to save lives. But running into buildings that are on fire, is only part of the job. Therefore I’m glad chief John Widdershoven of the firefighter unit in Brunssum was kind enough to talk to me about what it means to be a firefighter, chasing exotic animals and why you seldom see an job advert in the newspapers for the fire department. Continue reading
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