The collected wisdom of ...

Name: James Hawkins

Title: Mayor, Temiskaming Shores

Residence: Temiskaming Shores

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Q What is a good book worth reading again?

A book that I would like to read again is The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown.

Q What profession, other than your own, would you like to attempt?

If I could have another career, I would love to work in radio, as a disc jockey, newsperson or whatever.

Q What's the most valuable thing you've ever lost?

A pair of $140 Serengeti sunglasses - now I wear cheaper ones!

Q What was the toughest job you have ever had?

A "do it yourself" special--knocking down the chimney in my house.

Q How do you recharge your batteries?

By listening to Blue Rodeo.

Q What is your favourite sport and/or pastime?

I love basketball - especially NCAA.

Q Is there a year in your life you would like to relive?

Maybe 2003 - It was the 100th anniversary of New Liskeard (now Temiskaming Shores) and my high school reunion. Blue Rodeo played at the reunion, and I was their chauffeur.

Q If you could be anywhere in the world, where would it be?

Maybe in Hawaii--for a week or two in January ...

Q Can you give us a sound piece of advice?

When you're deciding on a career, find something that you love to do, and then find someone who will pay you to do it.