Who's That? In Byron Bay Today

1. Name, .....AKA

Rose, Rosie, Rosiebella, Rosetta, Rozzers, Rosie beaton

2. Where were you born?

Carlton, Melbourne (but moved north after 2 years of life, as it was way to cold

3. How do you prefer to make your living?

Teaching visual arts to high school students

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

Dance up a storm, paint up a storm or sing up a storm. I say if your going to do something do it well or not at all.

5. What's your dream car or bike?

One of those uber cool VW vans most longboarders have. But i'm way stoked with the "cherry bomb" I just bought, that's near enough to the dream.

6. What's your favourite surfing memory?

The first that jumps to mind is surfing Johanna in Victoria in a 4/3 and booties. Perfect 4 foot lefthanders with 3 close buddies and no one else for 3 hours, then the whole of the top 44 rocked up and took over and we were like, "ahhhh sweet we're done" Poetic justice! And last week surfing the pass, perfect at 6.30am with only 3 other people out and a few whales, damn this place rocks!

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

Tapas, love cheese platters with glorious sun dried bits and pieces. Organic dark chocolate as well!

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

John Howard hands down!

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

Making young people feel good about themselves.

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

The Hong Kong Ballet, the whole auditorium was silent and I thought the man in the tights was hilarious, everyone was just starring at me.......So embarrassing!

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

Getting stung by a lot of bluebottles on the Goldy and listening to some guy that told me to rub sand into it, I did and the pain was excruciating.

12. What do you listen to in the mornings?

Birds chirping outside my window, Michael Franti, Jack Johnson and think how grateful I am to be here!

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

Positive people, friends, family, being creative, surfing the pass and wategoes, playing music, dancing, laughing, singing, eggs on toast, coffee in the morning and new surfboards.

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

Dishonesty!

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

Whatever makes you feel good.

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

I think, each to there own, if you enjoy the ride it shouldn't matter what you ride, as long as you respect the other surfers and share!

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

Super paddle arms that never wore out and joints that repaired themselves miraculously!

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

The environment

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

To be able to live in the present moment as much as possible!

20. Describe yourself in 30 words or less.

Creative, art making, surfing enthusiast!