A 20-question interview with Liverpool born artist Pauline Amos; one of her works is for sale for £1.3 million
The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force?
Myself.
“Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours?
“If you hesitate, you’ve lost.”
Kerry Katona was considered unacceptable in 2007. Who or what is unacceptable in 2017?
Abū Bakr al-Baghdadi.
Tony Blair misses being Prime Minister. What do you miss most in your life?
My dad.
What might you swap all your wealth for?
Ending cruelty to animals and children.
Donald Trump was once a case of: “If you owe the bank a thousand, they close you down; but if you owe the bank a billion, you own the bank”. What’s your view on the state of the financial system?
A disgrace.
What phrase or word do you most loathe?
Trump.
In the UK, some people consider charity to “begin at home”. What’s your view and what causes do you personally support?
Being charitable is being a good human being. I support Coram children’s charity, Stop Ivory, the RNLI and charities that support war veterans.
The judge in Law Abiding Citizen states: “I can pretty much do whatever I want” before being blown up whilst answering her mobile phone. What’s your view on the appropriate use of such devices?
Use if necessary.
If you could fill a carriage on The Orient Express, who would be your fellow passengers?
Shakespeare, Winston Churchill, Stephen Fry, Oscar Wilde, my husband, my dogs, Hunter S. Thompson and Maya Angelou.
If you were unfortunate enough to end up on death row, what would be your last meal and where would you eat it?
Caviar. On the outside.
What time is it acceptable to consume the first drink of the day?
Blackwell Rum on porridge for breakfast. Every hour is acceptable.
A Negroni, a martini or a cup of tea?
A martini.
Whose parties do you enjoy the most and why?
My own: I choose the guests and the music.
Who is the most positive person you know?
Myself.
What’s your most guilty pleasure?
Charbonnel & Walker salt caramel chocolates.
If a tattoo were to sum you up, what would it be of?
An angel.
If you were a car, what marque would you be?
A Bentley Land Rover hybrid.
Cilla Black presented Surprise, Surprise. Tell us the most surprising thing about you.
One of my paintings is on sale for £1.3 million.
What’s currently sitting on your mantelpiece?
Two silver candlesticks, some invitations and a sign that reads: “Scouse and Proud.”
Born in Liverpool, Pauline Amos is a creative performance painting artist with a unique style of work combining painting, performance and music. Amos has a PhD from Dartington College of Arts and has drawn international acclaim for her provocative, powerful and bold works.
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