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					 Q&A 
					
					
					 BEN 
					Mallon, 19, from Stoneyford is in second year at Stranmillis 
					University College doing a degree in Education with History. 
					He recently represented the United Kingdom Youth Parliament 
					at the Republican Party National Convention in Minnesota. As 
					well as working part-time as a swimming instructor and life 
					guard he is chairman of the UK Youth Parliament and is also 
					on the Executive of the Northern Ireland Youth Forum and a 
					youth leader for Belfast City Council Youth Forum. 
					What do you like doing on your day off? 
					I like to relax and meet up with friends 
					If you were to choose your favourite 
					meal what would it be, where and why? 
					Good old fashioned British Fish and Chips! 
					
					What has been your proudest moment? 
					My proudest moment was receiving the highest award in 
					the Scout Association - The Queen's Scout Award. 
					
					What was the most frightening moment of your 
					life? 
					Not Sure. 
					
					How would you describe your taste in 
					clothes? 
					Smart/Casual. 
					What would you do if you won a million 
					pounds? 
					Share most of it equally among my family and give 
					a portion to charity. 
					
					What was your most embarrassing moment? 
					Not Sure 
					
					What music do you like?  
					Relaxing music. 
					
					What sports person do you most admire? 
					David Healy. Simply because he is a legend of Northern 
					Irish football. 
					
					Describe your best ever holiday. What 
					would your dream holiday be? 
					My recent trip to the United States was my best holiday. 
					Although this was officially not a holiday I 
					thoroughly enjoyed it. 
					
					What is your greatest remaining ambition? 
					My greatest ambition remaining is to become a 
					politician. 
					
					If you could spend a day with a celebrity 
					whom would you choose?  
					Margaret Thatcher simply because she is an iconic figure 
					in British politics. 
					
					If you were stranded on a desert island 
					what three things would you want with you? 
					A decent book, a notebook and pen and a survival pack. 
					
					FAVOURITE THINGS..... 
					
					
						
							
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								Car-  | 
								Aston Martin | 
							 
							
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								Film-  | 
								Braveheart | 
							 
							
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								Comedian- | 
								Jimmy Carr | 
							 
							
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								CD-  | 
								
								Pendulum: In Silico | 
							 
							
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								Book-  | 
								The Hobbit | 
							 
							
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								 Actor-   | 
								Mel Gibson | 
							 
							
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								Drink-  | 
								Apple Juice | 
							 
						 
					 
					Ulster Star 
					14/11/2008 
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