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Marc

I am here for Dating, Serious Relationships, Friends and Networking

About Me

I'm someone who's pretty easy to please, just buy me a beer and we'll have a chat all about it!
I currently live in Lyon in the south east of France and work as a sports journalist for EuroNews (Sky channel 509 - had to get a plug in there!) which probably sounds a bit more glamourous than it actually is!
That all after a little spell reading the news at Time FM in Romford, which is, without doubt, a town that has a much worse reputation than it deserves! The French job is not forever though and I'm sure I'll make it back over the channel to good ol' Blighty in time.
But my spiritual home will always be the land of Bedfordshire - I was born and bred there and as often as possible like to make my merry way back to the 'valleys' to see friends and family.
Away from work (don't want to make myself sound like anymore of a geek lol!), I love sport, especially football, rugby and cricket. When back in England I play cricket for Potton Town CC (Up the Rams!) and rugby for Potton RUFC - I've forgotten how much fun getting hurt every Saturday is!
Apart from that, I enjoy chilling out, catching a film, going to gigs, or having many a cheeky premium ale with my great mates - and generally making the most of life - thanks, in part, to the good people at Halifax credit cards who give me a, frankly, ridiculously large credit limit...

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My Interests

Sports, music, alcohol, love, sex and life...in no particular order!

I'd like to meet:

Guys and dolls who like a giggle and/or a beer...Rachel Bilson and the girl from the Renault Clio adverts - I love her!!!

And all of my friends and family back home

Your results:
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Music:

Bloc Party, Kaiser Chiefs, Thom Yorke, The Rifles, Klaxons, Jamie T, Editors, The Kooks, The Killers, Doves, Oasis, Tom Vek, Maximo Park, Razorlight, The Guillemots, The Fratellis, The Jam, Radiohead, Stone Roses, The Bluetones, White Stripes, The Raconteurs, Jose Gonzalez, Muse, We Are Scientists, Gnarls Barkley, RJD2, Soulwax, The Streets, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Walkmen, Phoneix, Hot Chip, Peter, Bjorn & John, The Rapture, The Music, Gang of Four, The Kinks, The Beatles, mainly indie stuff i guess but anything that's good and makes me feel something (that isn't nausea) basically

Movies:

Hotel Rwanda, The Shawshank Redemption, Pulp Fiction, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The Usual Suspects, Top Gun, Anchorman...I could go on and on and Ariston

Television:

Top Gear - the camerawork and editing on this show is ridiculously good - plus, of course, the cars are awesome

The Mighty Boosh, Lost, Soccer AM and of course the All Sports Show - have to say that given Tom works on it!, The Simpsons, MOTD and my one dirty pleasure... The OC, just for the ladies not the plot you understand.

Books:

Generation X, God of Small Things, To Kill a Mocking Bird, A Room With a View, High Fidelity, The Unbearable Ligthness of Being, Stephen Fry, Nick Hornby

Heroes:

First and foremost my grandad, a man who looks after his family first and himself second, Gary Lineker, Andrew Flintoff
Getting to know me. 25 questions!
1. Where were you 3 hours ago?
In bed, preparing for my first night shift
2. Who are you in love with?
No one sadly...maybe the girl out of the Renault Clio ads
3. Have you ever eaten a crayon?
I think it's every childs rite of passage to eat crayons, pencils and generally things that shouldn't ever go in one's mouth
4. Is there anything pink within 10 feet of you?
I could be rude right now....
5. When is the last time you went to the mall?
Last week - the joy that is Part Dieu. Buying my lil sis' birthday present
6. Are you wearing socks right now?
Yeap, black ones, with green on them
7. Do you have a car worth over $2,000?
Yes, yes i do.
8. When was the last time you drove out of town?
Friday when I returned to England for the weekend
9. Have you been to the movies in the last 5 days?
Nope, haven't been for ages.
10. Are you hot?
Temperature wise, the office is like a sauna
Attractiveness - I'm alright!
11. What was the last thing you had to drink?
Water
12. What are you wearing right now?
H & M jeans, white t-shirt, grey jumper
13. Do you wash your car or let the car wash do it?
I like washing my car, but sometimes it really is effort
14. Last food that you ate?
A spicy chicken salad
15. Where were you last week at this time?
In bes with a dreadful hangover!
16. Have you bought any clothing items in the last week?
Not this week...but the week is still young!
17. When is the last time you ran?
Saturday at rugby training
18. What's the last sporting event you watched?
The FA cup semi between Chelsea and Blackburn on SundayBR /
19. What is your favorite animal?
Giraffe
20. Your dream vacation?
Fiji
21. Last person's house you were in?
My house in England
22. Worst injury you've ever had?
Probably when I tore a load of muscles in my back playing cricket - it really did hurt
23. Have you been in love?
Yes - and it ain't easy
24. Do you miss anyone right now?
Lot of people, my family and friends back in England
25. What is your secret weapon to lure in the opposite sex?
Charm, humour, a certain mysterious aura and an ability to talk shit for hours!

My Blog

Rugby final preview

Potton RUFC v Biggleswade RUFCat Hitchin RUFC Saturday 21st April KO 12.45 As I am unable to offer any team or injury news being in France and all, I can only update you to my own progress. Firstly, a...
Posted by Marc on Thu, 19 Apr 2007 09:40:00 PST

Bored at work...waiting for the shift to end

I am insanely bored right now, so questionnaire time it is... Q: A friend whose name starts with 'C'A: Cornfoot, Claire, maybe more I apologise if I've forgotten you! Q:Who is the 4th person on your r...
Posted by Marc on Thu, 12 Apr 2007 12:47:00 PST

Bored at work, thus I will witter away some time by completing a pointless questionnaire

1. How old will you be in five years?30 - OH MY GOD!2. Who did you spend at least two hours with today?Harvey and Claire, my new flatmates...I sort of officially moved in today.3. How tall are you?5'7...
Posted by Marc on Mon, 26 Feb 2007 09:12:00 PST

Scientific investigation into Sports Saturdays

For those that know me, I'm sure they would assume that a day spent watching firstly Liverpool vs Sheffield Utd, then three Six Nations rugby matches back to back would be my idea of heaven.  Bec...
Posted by Marc on Sat, 24 Feb 2007 12:36:00 PST