In His Own Words
About him
Thoughtful, reflective, slow burning, creative, I'm an arts enthusiast - particularly for cinema, theatre and literature. I'm interested in others and what makes them tick and that makes me a good listener. I've had a career divided between, and sometimes combining, education with the professional theatre (as actor, director, writer). I also dabble a bit in property, really because I enjoy setting up places for people, not exploiting them. I see myself as articulate sociable and caring, having perhaps an empathy for life's outsiders. I have independent and sometimes quite maverick views. I have no time for tv, but do cinema a lot. I also enjoy reading, theatre, galleries, walking, cycling, pubs, some DIY work, living in London and go in for the odd pass at Scrabble or crossword. I've recently taken up bowls - I like the social mix and the banter. I listen to the radio, am tired of R4's constant chatter and go more for R3. Musically, I like folk, jazz, some classical and have a particular penchant for 30's Dance Band music: ' Love is the sweetest thing'!
About his ideal match
A match for me is partly made up of someone who responds favourably to what I've written about myself because I think it's important to share a few things in common, e.g. a feeling for the arts, a love of what London has to offer and an idiosyncratic appreciation of life. And a sense of humour is a must. I like someone who is lively, independent but who still likes to have a bloke around. I like individualists but ones who are prepared to make compromises and who have a general zest for life and perhaps a slightly odd take on it. I am not a political animal though my instincts lie to the left. Engaging with someone who is other might be difficult.
I live in London but have family in Oxford and am up there frequently; might even move there. So would consider someone there. Let's chill out in the Chilterns!
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About him
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom | |
Location: |
Wandsworth (Streatham), London, England | |
Gender: |
Male | |
Age: |
77 | |
Star sign: |
Aquarius | |
Height: |
5' 10" (178cm) | |
Body type: |
Average | |
Looks: |
Attractive | |
Hair colour: |
Balding | |
Eye colour: |
Brown | |
Relationship Status: |
Divorced | |
Looking for: |
Activity partners; Friends; Let's see what happens; A short-term relationship; A long-term relationship; Something casual | |
Have children: |
Yes, not living with me | |
Want children: |
No | |
Daily diet: |
Eat most things | |
Smoking: |
Never | |
Drinking: |
Several times a week | |
Education: |
University | |
Occupation: |
Arts / Music / Writing | |
Income: |
Comfortable | |
Ethnicity: |
White/Caucasian | |
Home language: |
English | |
Other languages: |
French | |
Religion: |
Agnostic |
About his ideal match
Country of origin: |
Anywhere in the World | ||
Location: |
Within 60 miles of postcode district SW16 (London) | ||
Gender: |
Female | ||
Age range: |
62 - 76 | ||
Star sign: |
Any | ||
Height: |
5' 3" (159cm) - 5' 10" (179cm) | ||
Body type: |
Slim; Average; Athletic; A few extra pounds; Curvaceous | ||
Looks: |
Very Attractive; Above Average; Average; Attractive | ||
Hair colour: |
Any | ||
Eye colour: |
Any | ||
Has a photo: |
Non-negotiable | ||
Relationship Status: |
Any | ||
Have children: |
Yes, not living with me | ||
Want children: |
No | ||
Daily diet: |
Eat most things; Eat healthily; Vegetarian; Vegan; Kosher | ||
Smoking: |
Never; Occasionally | ||
Drinking: |
Occasionally; Several times a week; Most days | ||
Education: |
University / College student; University; Postgraduate; Private school | ||
Occupation: |
Any | ||
Income: |
Solvent; Enough; Comfortable; Wealthy | ||
Ethnicity: |
White/Caucasian | ||
Home language: |
English | ||
Other languages: |
Any | ||
Religion: |
Agnostic; Atheist; Buddhist / Taoist; Christian / Catholic; Christian / Protestant; Christian / Other; Jewish; Spiritual, but not religious; Christian / Orthodox |
- Not important at all
- Slightly important
- Moderately important
- Decidedly important
- Non-negotiable
More about him
Sense of humour: |
Sophisticated |
Intelligence: |
Intelligent |
Ruled by: |
The heart |
Party behaviour: |
An average mingler |
Personality traits: |
Adventurous; Confident; Daring; Easygoing; Funny; Happy; Independent; Intelligent; Loving; Optimistic; Outgoing; Outspoken; Philosophical; Shy; Thoughtful; Trustworthy |
Valued qualities: |
Chemistry; Forgiveness; Friendliness; Honesty; Hope; Humour; Kindness; Patience; Sexiness; Tolerance |
Fashion sense: |
Casual (I'm usually in my favourite jeans) |
Favourite clothing: |
Something my (grand)mother made me. |
Favourite colour: |
Green |
Hair style: |
It's a distant memory |
Eyesight: |
I wear glasses only when reading |
Facial hair: |
I'm clean-shaven |
Body hair: |
Hairy chest only |
Disabilities: |
I have none |
Body art: |
I don't have any |
Date activities: |
A movie; Meeting for coffee; Meeting for drinks; Going for a walk |
Music preferences: |
Blues; Classical; Folk; Jazz; Rock |
Reading: |
I read books regularly; I read newspapers regularly; I read newspapers occasionally |
Books: |
(Auto)biographies; Fiction; History; Non-fiction |
TV habits: |
I don't have a television |
Movie frequency: |
It's a weekly ritual |
Movie preferences: |
Action; Art Films; Black & White / Silent; Comedy; Cult Classics; Drama; Independent; War; Westerns |
Interests: |
Acting; Board games; Cooking; Gardening; Investing; Music; Painting; Reading; The arts; Woodwork; Writing books |
Sport involvement: |
Watching from the sidelines |
Sports: |
Bowls; Cricket; Swimming; Table Tennis; Walking |
Cooking: |
I cook rather than starve |
Food: |
Doesn't matter |
Go Out to Eat: |
I eat out a few times a month |
Dietary Restrictions: |
I have none |
Pace of Life: |
Go with the flow |
Time at work: |
I'm retired |
Pastimes of choice: |
Visiting a museum or gallery |
Time online: |
I check in once a day |
Take drugs: |
Never |
Family size: |
I've got sisters |
Family contact: |
I see them when I can |
Relationship Type: |
I'm just plain single |
Willing to Relocate: |
I'm unlikely to move |
Animals: |
I like them Well Done ;) |
Pets (Like): |
Cat(s) |
Pets (Dislike): |
Dog(s) |
Turn-ons: |
Dancing; Erotica; Flirting; Intelligence |
Turn-offs: |
Sarcasm |
Work aspirations: |
Fire the boss |
Religious attendance: |
Doesn't apply |
Dream home: |
In the city |
Politics: |
Left of centre |
Retirement plans: |
Finally writing that novel |
Feelings about using Soul to Soul: |
Hopeful; Curious; Optimistic |
Honesty: |
Very |