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Nick Cope

Nick Cope

Nick describes himself as a Buddhist, filmmaker and a human but has fond memories of Tibet.

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Hope: World peace. Fear: World Disaster.

What's the best thing about your job?

Working in the subject area I love, encouraging creativity and imagination.

What's the worst thing about your job?

Admin and bureaucracy and poor management.

What makes you angry?

Not too much. Poor management, greed and war.

What do you love/hate about where you live?

Peaceful. Quiet or parochial.

Describe yourself in three words.

Buddhist, filmmaker and human.

What would you put in your time capsule?

My films and photos.

What couldn't you live without?

Air.

What did you want to be when you grew up?

A soldier!

What do you think about your family?

I love them.

What was your first job?

Helping out in family business.

What keeps you awake at night?

Insomnia.

Who would you most enjoy being stuck in a lift with?

The Dalai Lama.

What are your bad habits?

Drinking and laziness.

What are your good habits?

Kindness, meditation and generosity.

What's the best thing about you?

That I have had the good fortune to encounter Buddhism in my life and appreciate its qualities.

What's your proudest achievement?

The achievements of all the students I have taught.

What's your greatest regret?

Je regrette rien… Nothing!

Where do you go when you want to think/be alone?

Into my mind.

What are your ambitions?

Love, peace and understanding.

What's your worst memory?

My ex-partner's sadness on our splitting.

What's your happiest memory?

Being in Tibet.

What single change would improve your life most?

A change of mind.

If you ruled the world what would you change?

Corporate tax evasion.

Disclaimer: The people taking part have all given their own account of life as they see it and the views expressed are their own and not the BBC's.

last updated: 01/05/2009 at 14:43
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