Donal E

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About me

Gender Male
Industry Museums or Libraries
Occupation Librarian
Location Wellington Point, QLD, Australia
Introduction I grew up in Brisbane, Qld. Attended both the local primary and secondary schools. I left school in 1968 and began an Sheetmetal Working apprenticeship. After working at my trade, for a few years, I decided I wanted to pursue music. I studied part-time and entered the Queensland Conservatorium as a student ,where my major instrument was classical guitar. To cut a long story short, I eventually ended up in the library world. Still working as a librarian, although I continue to be a frustrated musician.
Interests Sailing, playing and listening to music (classical, jazz, folky, like Pentangle, Nick Drake, etc ), surfing. natural places free from cars, people, mobile phones and jet skis!
Favorite Movies Marius & Jeanette, Cinema Paradiso, Brassed off, Tous Les Matins du Monde
Favorite Music J.S Bach (esp. cello suites and violin concertos), Schubert, Vaughan Williams, Samuel Barber. Jazz: Bill Evans, Pat Metheny, Baden Powell (Guitarist!)Joao Gilberto, Tord Gustavsen Trio ; Folk(sy) : Pentangle, Nick Drake, John Martyn, Fairport Convention, Lindisfarne.
Favorite Books Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenace / Robert Pirsig, Ports of call/ Amin Maalouf, The Girl with the dragon tatoo ; The Girl who played with fire / Stieg Larsson., The Tenderness of Wolves / Stef Penney