Behind Every Face, There’s Another Discovery.
Jimmy Flannery
What is the first thing that you notice about a person?
1st thing I notice is someone’s smile
For what in your life do you feel most grateful?
Most grateful for my family, Fungie the dolphin and where we live in Dingle bay
If you could have lunch with one person alive or dead, who would it be?
If I could have lunch with one person it would be my best friend who died suddenly and didn’t get to say goodbye to him .
What’s the most spontaneous thing you have ever done?
Most spontaneous thing I did was going to London for the weekend to visit with my daughter and buy a new Rib too.
Which of your personality traits has been the most useful?
My most useful personally trait is the gift of the gab and my honesty.
What was the most favourite fairy tale growing up?
My favourite fairy tale growing up was Jack and the beanstalk.
If you could write one new law that everyone had to obey, what law would you create?
If I could pass a new law I would ban peas.
What do you usually follow when making decisions, your head or your heart?
I follow my head when making decisions
What is the best to start the day?
It’s best to start the day by looking out at the beautiful ocean .
What always makes you smile?
What always makes me happy is seeing my Children happy
What do you wish you had invented?
Wish I invented a time machine.
What’s the best advice you have ever received?
Always be nice to people you meet as it could be the last time you see them.
What is your go-to -midnight snack?
Midnight snack is Cheese and onion crisps and cola bottles.
How did you decide on the name of your business?
It is called Sea Safari as it would get people thinking what is this tour all about.
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