Who's That? In Byron Bay Today

1. Name, ......AKA

Evan Squirrell......AKA.....Shred-Man..Squirrell....Squiz

2. Where were you born?

I was born in Byron Bay.

3. How do you prefer to make your living?

I would prefer to make my living by doing absolutely nothing. But seeing as though that's not possible I suppose I have the best job in the world. I make surfboards all day long.

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

If I'm not surfing, I'm pretty much working. But seeing as though my job doesn't even feel like a job, it's like I surf all day every day. I pretty much have no other hobbies at all. My whole life revolves around surfing. Is that sad?

5. What's your dream car or bike?

Dream bike would definitely be a 60 - 70's Triumph 650 Amazing bikes. And the car would have to be a Valiant or a Dodge A-Team Van.

6. What's your favourite surfing memory?

There's been lots of favourite surfing memories. But the best would have to be whenever I've done boat trips to Sumatra. I woke up the day of my 21st birthday and was forced to shotgun a beer straight away and paddle out to perfect 6 foot HT's a dream come true.

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

Shepherd's Pie, from the bakery around the road from work, Oh god I'm salivating right now.

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

All politicians are pretty funny looking. There's a little skit of Kevin Rudd they do on Rove and that's pretty funny. Oh wait, Kim Jong IL from North Korea, he's a funny looking man.

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

My talent is leaving everything to the absolute last minute. A little trick I learned in high school to have maximum time to shred.

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

Always me and a certain mate back in school would dead-set look at each other and just burst into laughter. If I looked at him while I was getting into trouble, that would be the end of me.

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

I know this sounds lame but I can't even remember an embarrassing moment. I'm sure there's been a few. Oh wait, whenever I forget someone's name and I need to introduce them to someone else, that's pretty shocking.

12. What do you listen to in the mornings?

What I listen to in the morning depends on the mood. The Smiths, The Strokes, Lily Allen, if I'm driving Mahala to work, or The Modern Lovers.

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

Sharing really fun times with friends definitely floats my boat. Spending all day at the beach in summer and getting good waves and then sharing a few drinks with friends up in the country at my house is pretty rad. Also I get a real buzz when doing certain boards at work, if we do some bitchin colours then I'll feel pretty good afterwards.

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

Slow drivers, when I'm trying to get to the beach 10 minutes before it gets dark after work. I know it's my own fault for finishing so late but my god, it really annoys me. And people who snake in the water, it's a sin.

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

Fame is for the weak. Anyone who needs to be admired by strangers to feel special needs their head examined. I think Johnny Depp has it all worked out. Live in France and escape all the tabloids. What a legend.

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

Anyone who gives anyone else grief over what they ride definitely needs some sort of detention centre treatment. Who cares? Have fun or get the hell out of the water. But know your limits and definitely don't be greedy.

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

If I changed anything about myself then I definitely wouldn't be me. So I'd say nothing, I'm quite satisfied.

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

Get rid of religion. It is the reason for all evil in the world.

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

Happiness, If things keep going the way they are, I'll get there before I die I reckon.

20. Describe yourself in 30 words or less.

Surfing enthusiast who lives to shred, 100 percent pure adrenaline.