Who's That? In Byron Bay Today

1. Name, .....AKA

Brent Verco, but some people around these parts would call me Captain Vague.
I don't know why.

2. Where were you born?

Mona Vale hospital, right on the beach.

3. How do you prefer to make your living?

Hate to admit it but being a chiropractor is pretty much my dream job.

4. What do you do for fun when you're not surfing?

Watch movies about surfing, play guitar and cook.

5. What's your dream car or bike?

Alternates between a split screen Kombi and a 1970's Porsche.

6. What's your favourite surfing memory?

Having a whale breach and look me right in the eye whilst surfing at my old local break Bungan beach. Could also name a few sessions late into the sunset longboarding Watego's.

7. If you could eat whatever you want, without ever getting tubby what you indulge in?

You can never go past a good Thai Curry.

8. Who's the funniest looking politician you're ever seen?

That award would have to go to John Howard. Black eyebrows with Grey hair is just creepy.

9. Everyone's got a talent for something, what's yours?

I hope it’s my job, I wish it was my surfing ability.

10. When's the most inappropriate moment that you've burst into laughter?

I'm sure it’s still to come.

11. What's your most embarrassing moment, that you're willing to share?

Pass.

12. What do you listen to in the mornings?

My girlfriend mumbling in her sleep.

13. What floats your boat, makes you happy and gives you Joy?

Surfing, Being part of The Byron bay community and good friends.

14. What gets your goat, gets up your nose, makes your blood boil?

Surf rage, drunken Yob's in the pubs and people late to their appointments.

15. How do you feel about the world's obsession with celebrity?

My people need me.

16. What do you think about surfing bigotry, i.e. judging people by what they ride?

It's how you ride it not what you ride.

17. If you had the power to change just one thing about yourself, what would it be?

My spelling and grammar would be a good place to start.

18. If you had the power to change just one thing about the world, what would it be?

Knock out greed.

19. What's the most important thing you want to achieve before you die?

Leave the world in a better state than I found it.

20. Describe yourself in 30 words or less.

I am me.