Laurence Gration
Where did you grow up? Melbourne, Australia
When did you start working for PSIA-AASI? 14 September 2011
What’s your favorite personal item in your office? Calendar of the wife, and the animals.
What’s your favorite daily ritual at work? I am lost without my to-do list.
Other faves:
Travel destination: Hong Kong
Current television show: Project Runway
Movie: The Big Steal
Sports team: Sydney Swans
Food: Any, as long as it is good!
Color: Red
Ski or riding destination: My only U.S. experience is Snowbird, so I will keep my options open here as I get to see the rest of the country.
Name one unusual talent you possess: I do not have a hidden talent, so my wife said, “You can add numbers in your head rapidly!” I think the real truth is that she can’t.
What’s something that not many people know about you? I am a qualified chef.
What would you say to someone not involved in snowsports to encourage them to try skiing or riding? The combination of the thrill of coming down the slopes as fast as you can handle and the beauty of the snow-covered mountains is unbeatable.
What animated or cartoon character do you most identify with? Felix the Cat. “…whenever he gets in a fix, he reaches into his bag of tricks…” (He is an Aussie too.)
What song title best describes a typical day of work at PSIA-AASI? “Most People I Know,” by Billy Thorpe.
Who are your favorite bands or musicians? There is no one favorite band, but I probably listen to Cold Chisel more than any other.
Coolest place you have ever been: Parliament House, Canberra, a week before it opened.
Top three off-snow activities:
1) Horse riding
2) Motorcycle riding
3) Eating and drinking
What’s your best snowsports memory? Getting down the hill at Snowbird without falling over (it took many tries).
PSIA-AASI makes me . . . appreciate how many people are working behind the scenes to ensure I am enjoying my favorite sport/s.
I would like to meet . . . Gough Whitlam because he was Australia’s most dynamic prime minister.
What’s your favorite flavor of Lifesaver? Peppermint
What’s your snowsports goal? Getting down a few more hills without falling over. As of today I have not tried snowboarding, so I will this season!
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