We asked John, a self-proclaimed “long-haired lout in ’74” (see photo below) to give us an insight into what makes a co-founding sportsmed Physiotherapist tick!
Favourites
| Favourite movie | One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest. Jack Nicholson perfect person for the lead role. |
| Favourite holiday destination | Outback Australia |
| Favourite book | Anything biographical |
| Favourite food | Schnitty and chips…bad for you so tastes better |
| Favourite music | Teenager in the 70’s…so most music from that era |
| Favourite saying | “Hard work places you where good luck can find” |
Most elite sporting achievement:
I ran the City to Bay in 1979 in 45.35′ and came 406th.
Musical talent:
I don’t have any….forbidden to even whistle at home.
Most famous person I have met:
Mmmmm I have shaken hands with John Howard and Prince Edward.
Retirement plans:
Lots but my first task is to produce a book “Scotch College Adelaide through the Camera Lens 1919-2019”
Philosophy on life:
You live for about 960 months so make the most of it remembering you can rest as much as you like when you die.
Things you don’t know about me:
My twin brother and I appeared on a TV Program appearing on Channel 7 in about 1971 called “Tell the Truth” hosted by Alec Macaskill.
Family
| Favourite son | Andrew, aged 31. Accountant. |
| Favourite daughter | Lauren, aged 28. Teacher. |
| Favourite ‘future’ daughter-in-law | Courtney Harrison |
| Favourite wife | “Small sample size”! Joanne, Interior Designer |
You can find John at our Stepney Healthcare Hub as well as our Morphett Vale branch. View his profile here.
