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Reef Chats...with Asher Keddie

Posted by Reef Magazine - 5 August 2014

Asher Keddie at Qualia, Hamilton Island

You’ve Been To Audi Hamilton Island Race Week A Fair Few Times, So What Do You Love About It?

Asher Keddie: It’s A Great Atmosphere. The Island Is A Buzz With Excitement And Everyone Who Visits The Island During That Week Is So Energised To Have A Fabulous Time.

Are You A Good Sailor?

Asher Keddie: No!

Best Or Worst Ocean Moment?

Asher Keddie: My Best Ocean Moment Was Definitely Sailing Out To Whitehaven Beach From Hamilton Island About Two Decades Ago… I’ve Been Visiting The Island For So Long Now, And On That Occasion I Had My First Glimpse Of The Beautiful Whales Frolicking Around The Boat… I’ll Never Forget How Special That Moment Was.

Favourite Hamilton Island Place To Eat?

Asher Keddie: Always Qualia. No One Does It Quite Like Them...

Do You Travel Light, Masses Of Luggage Or Overnighter?

Asher Keddie: I Never Travel With More Than Carry On Baggage, It’s Too Much Fun To Collect Pieces From Different Destinations. You Can Always Pick Up Another Suitcase Right?

One-Piece Or Bikini?

Asher Keddie: Bikini.

Book Or Ipad?

Asher Keddie: Both!

Music Does It For Us, What Are The Top Holiday Tracks On Your Ipod?

Asher Keddie: A Selection… Travel Incites So Many Emotions For Me, And I Love Listening To Music While I’m Away… Wistful, Adventurous Or Upbeat If I’m Feeling Inspired And Excited. Matt Corby Gets A Lot Of Playtime.

Favourite Holiday Activity (Other Than Sleeping)? You Can Share…

Asher Keddie: I Seem To Do A Lot Of Wandering Around Wherever I Am, Soaking Up The Sites Is Inspiring… And I’m Forever Trying To Seek Out The Best Places To Eat.

What Are Your Five Top Words That You Love To Use?

Asher Keddie: Amazing, Beautiful, Ridiculous, Funny, Love.

Hard To Pick We Know, But Theatre Or Film?

Asher Keddie: Film.

What’s Your Favourite Role So Far?

Asher Keddie: Ita Buttrose.

We Loved You As Ita In Paper Giants, Not Sure If You Can Top That, What’s Your Next Role?

Asher Keddie: Political Drama, Party Tricks.

Asher Keddie at Qualia, Hamilton Island

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