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Alan

Married to Joyce. Alan always thought retirement would mean more time to spend socialising with his wife and their friends. Unfortunately he turned out to be right.

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Most Likely To Say
"But we went out LAST month."

He's a bit of a misery, careful with his money - because, as he rightly points out, he doesn鈥檛 earn any - but underneath it all, his heart鈥檚 in the right place.

Questionnaire

Trait you most deplore in others: Mis-quoting historical figures; leaving lights on.

Trait you most deplore in yourself: Unable to turn spindles properly.

Favourite holiday destination: Cragside (Lord Armstrong鈥檚 house in Northumberland, the first in Britain to have electricity).

Favourite smell: Newspaper.

Favourite Film: The Italian Job; El Cid; The Plank.

Who would play you in the film of your life?: Kenneth More.

Most annoying friend: John.

Person you secretly admire: John.

Priority: Being right; sticking to principles.

How romantic are you?: Whenever necessary.