Big thank you from Lisburn.com

Kate McCullough 

Kate McCulloughKATE McCullough, 24, from Lisburn completed a degree in Fine and Applied Art at the University of Ulster last June. Since then she has worked in Regional Cultural Centre in Donegal and at the moment she is a co-director at Catalyst Arts Gallery in Belfast which is a voluntary run arts organization. She has also been assisting Susan MacWilliam who was chosen by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland to represent Northern Ireland in the Venice Biennale 2009. The Venice Biennale has been running for over a century and is one of the most prestigious arts events in the world.

What do you like doing on your day off?
Catching up on some sleep, reading a book and some more sleeping.

If you were to choose your favourite meal what would it be, where and why?
Spaghetti Bolognese - my mum is the best cook.

What has been your proudest moment?
Graduating from University.

What was the most frightening moment of your life?
Arriving into Bangkok and not having clue were to go.

How would you describe your taste in clothes?
Anything goes.

What would you do if you won a million pounds?
Treat the family to a great holiday, put my feet up for a while and then get back to work.

What was your most embarrassing moment?
Realising I talk very loud on trains.

What music do you like ?
Queen, Erasure, Chicks on Speed....I could go on.

What sports person do you most admire?
Rodger Federer - his good looks and talent are a great combination.

Describe your best ever holiday. What would your dream holiday be?
My favourite holiday is always Donegal on the beach but I would love to travel around South America.

What is your greatest remaining ambition?
To own my own camper van.

If you could spend a day with a celebrity whom would you choose?
Liv Tyler.

If you were stranded on a desert island what three things would you want with you?
Tooth brush, water and a solar powered communications system.

Favourite things
Car : VW campervan
Film : Anchor Man
Comedian : Bill Hicks
CD : Revolver- The Beatles
Book : The Sleeper Awakes — HG Wells
Actor : Will Farrell
Actress : Angelica Huston
Drink :  Mi Wadi

 

Ulster Star
10/04/2009