Ian Dawson

State	United Kingdom
Favorite Color	Red
Current Speed	120
Age	37
Kids	None
Pets	A transsexual cat called Ethel. It’s a long story.
Favorite Food	Cheese + bread = pizza
If court reporting didn't exist, I’d be...	Doing what I do now, I suppose – working for the Government, delivering IT training.
Greatest non-court reporting achievement -	Living to 37. I can be quite clumsy!
Hidden Talent	I can/could write 140 words a minute in pen shorthand (Teeline)
Secret desire -	To play the piano (well)
Best advice I've ever received -	You’re here for a good time, not a long time.
I love court reporting because...	I just do : )
When I have 2 spare hours, I...	Surf the net aimlessly.
Favorite singer, musician or group	Kirsty MacColl, Billy Bragg, and other assorted protest singers, the Smiths, Sunshine Underground, Kaiser Chiefs, The View, Little Man Tate, Kylie, Madonna, and any musical not written by Andrew Lloyd Webber.
In 5 years I will be...	43
How I discovered court reporting -	A girl at school started to learn (pen) shorthand, so I taught myself. I stumbled upon Machine Shorthand when surfing the net, and was later left an inheritance which allowed me to pursue it.
Favorite Movie	Mary Poppins
Favorite TV Show	Currently Lost, The Apprentice, Big Brother, any documentary.
Best Court Reporting Tip -	Stop practicing aimlessly!
Anything you want to add about yourself -	Living in the UK with partner Lee.
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