Interview: Gary McLintoch, Tank Commander
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Occupation: Tank Commander
What school did you attend?
A pure barry yin.
What sort of pupil were you? Amazin’. Honestly, they wanted tae name the school after me an ah wiz still there.
Were your school days the best days of your life?
Nae way. Couldnae stand folk tellin’ me whit tae dae, so ah joined the Army.
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Hide AdWhat was your first job? Worked oan the waltzers at the shows, ah used tae git quite dizzy.
What has been your most unusual job?
Ah sayd, I worked oan the waltzers. Whit is the matter wi you?
My biggest achievement so far has been... Just everyhin’ ah do.
My worst moment ever was…Ordering stuff crust pizza by mistake. Cheese lining gave me the actual cheese boak.
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Hide AdThree words that sum up my personality are... Barry. Ganny n Barry.
Favourite place in the world? The Bay, Fife.
Who are your best friends?
Ma boays!!!!!
Which TV show do you never miss? Geeze a break! Gary: Tank
Commander. It is good. Aye.
If you could bring one show to Edinburgh what would it be? Masterchef Live... or oan video. Dinny mind. Love it.
Name one item you not live without? Trainers.
By what ethos do you live your life? Dae whit ye want when ye want. Be the best. I um the best. Enjoy yirsels. Cheers the noo.
Gary Tank Commander Series 2 (15) is released on DVD (£19.99) on Monday