Beta Da Silva - Mad Hatter Q&A: "A cold glass of water gets me going"

Who would be the last person you would invite to your birthday party?
Donald Trump.

Who would be the first person you would invite to your birthday party?
If I don’t say my wife I think I’d be in hot water, so she’s definitely number one.

Favourite saying?
“You feel what I’m sayin’?”

Favourite record?
Illmatic by Nas.

Favourite book?
Any book from the A Series Of Unfortunate Events collection.

Favourite film?
The Pursuit Of Happiness. 

Favourite author?
Judy Blume.

Favourite actor / actress?
Denzel Washington is the only correct answer.

Favourite musician?
Kendrick Lamar.

Most embarrassing moment of your life?
I embrace any embarrassing moment that I have, so I wouldn’t have one that would stand out.

Favourite food/drink/stimulant?
A cold glass of water gets me going.

TV programme?
Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air. 

Favourite TV personality?
Graham Norton.

Favourite item of clothing?
My Forever Worldwide Fitted Cap, can’t leave the gaff without it.

Most desirable date?
The day I arrived. 10th August.

Favourite method of relaxation?
A late night drive or a really long, hot shower.

If you weren’t pursuing your present career, what other career might you have chosen?
I’d still be working in music, artist management perhaps.

Biggest thrill?
Arsenal winning the Premier League after 22 years.

Biggest disappointment?
Any time I fail my NCT.

Your concept of heaven?
Being surrounded by my closest family and friends with non-stop banter.

Your concept of hell?
Being stuck on the motorway for hours on end.

What would be your dying words?
Don’t forget to close the door on your way out.

Greatest ambition?
To be a great dad and husband and make loads of money too.

Period of history you’d most like to have lived in and why?
Anywhere in the ‘80s so I can experience Michael Jackson and Madonna at the height of their success and live it.

Madonna by Lorraine Day

If you weren’t a human being, which animal would you have chosen to be?
A giraffe so I can know what it’s like to really be tall.

If you were told that the world was ending tomorrow morning, how would you react/what would you do?
I’d gather all my family members in one room and have one big final party.

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