Booth, John

13/10/2009

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John Booth comes from County Durham. He talks about how involved he has been with the project, he's spent a lot of time preparing for it and has involved other people in it as well. He has asked people to send in messages about him or themselves which he will show up as signs on the plinth. He has over 100 to get through in the hour ranging from serious messages to silly things. He talks of his work and his interest in art. Has a background in creative design and now works for an electrical wholesale company in the design and print department. It is an international company and his work has allowed him to travel from which he has gained interesting experiences. His family is very important to him and he talks about his enjoyment of being a father and how he was lucky enough to have grandparents up until the age of 48 and he comes from a close-knit family