Stephen Ebert

Staff Writer
stephen.ebert@republicpublishing.co.uk
+44 (0) 7946 888 897

Here’s what I do
As Staff Writer, I dip my toes into a number of Republic’s websites. Among those I make words appear on are NokNok and The Gadget Show – where I regularly conjure up reviews of the latest video games.

Stuff you need to know!

Biggest creative hero:
As creative idols go I’ve been fond of the work of Leonardo Da Vinci – one of the few artists whose work I can get lost in looking at the fine details of his work. And not to forget Nintendo game designer – Shigeru Miyamoto. How could I not admire the man that created Super Mario, Donkey Kong and The Legend of Zelda games.

Most indispensable tool:
My laptop. I use it for nearly everything: work, staying in touch with people over Twitter, Facebook, email, and to catch up on the latest news

The one thing everyone should know how to make:
The bed, and a decent fry-up

Favourite possession:
I’m quite fond of my PS3 though, and my growing collection of T-shirts. I have a thing for them. I cannot resist a good Tee. Leather jackets are my current possession obsession

Dream project:
I’d love to see set up a football training academy or venue that anyone could play in, capable of analysing players performance using the same kind of statistics you see Sky Sports use. Imagine being able to play five-a-side and get information on how much possession your team had, pass percentage accuracy and tackles made. You’d also be able to purchase a downloadable highlights reel of matches you play in

Something unusual about yourself:
Erm…the T-shirt obsession? I’m also a bit of an expert on tropical fish from back in the day when my parents bought me an aquarium

What did you want to be when you grew up:
I wanted to be a footballer. I still do. Is it too late for me?

Dogs or cats:
Cats. Always cats

If you were a pizza, what four toppings would you be:
I don’t want to be a pizza. Or toppings. Can I be a cat?

A word you just made up, and what does it mean:
Flibbleflamble. Someone who waves their arms around in a nonsensical fashion when attempting to get a point across. If you’re flibbleflambling, it means you’re not making any sense

Something you want to do before you die:
Besides winning the Lotto jackpot, I want to visit Japan, holiday to New York and play a game of football at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium…and watch Arsenal play in the Champions League Final. That would be sweet