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Drew Dillon

Drew Dillon, 22, is starring in the Lyric Theatre's production The Tale of the Beauty and the Tail of the Beast', which runs at the Elmwood Hall until Saturday January 9. Drew is from Crumlin but has been studying in London for the past three years.

What do you like doing on your day off?
Getting up late, listening to music and then heading into town to meet friends for lunch or shopping.

If you were to choose your favourite meal what would it be, where and why?
I love 'Made in Belfast' for eating out — it's really cool.

What has been your proudest moment?
Performing with the Lyric Theatre on opening night.

What was your most frightening moment?
I had a really serious car crash when I was 11, but escaped miraculously unharmed.

How would you describe your taste in clothes?
Colourful.

What would you do if you won a million pounds?
Relax.

What was your most embarrassing moment?
Having to make up a dance on the spot at an audition when I was about 12.

What music do you like?
Everything from Classical to Rock/Pop and Musical theatre.

What sports person do you most admire?
Theatre kind of took over from an early age, so I lost interest.

Describe your best ever holiday. What would your dream holiday be?
Definitely a New York theatre trip. I went there this year and watched every show I could see on Broadway.

What is your greatest remaining ambition?
To perform on Broadway.

If you could spend a day with a celebrity whom would you choose?
Joan Rivers. I saw her stand up show at The Udderbelly on Southbank and it was the funniest thing I've ever seen.

If you were stranded on a desert island what three things would you want with you?
My iPhone as it pretty much does everything.

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Ulster Star
18/12/2009