Interview: Scott Anderson

Occupation: Virgin Money Edinburgh Lounge manager.

What school did you attend? Currie High School.

What sort of pupil were you?

The one planning their escape.

Were your school days the best days of your life? Absolutely terrible. It was terrible, I was too ahead of my time for that place.

What was your first job? I was a court runner for MacKay & Norwell of Rutland Square.

What has been your most unusual job? Dancing with drag queens at Club Mercado.

My biggest achievement so far has been...Working at Virgin Money - it’s changed my life.

My worst moment ever was…Forgetting my lines in a play I did. I cringe every time I think about it.

Three words that sum up my personality are...

Enthusiastic, loyal and funny.

Three places in Edinburgh I could not live without are... The Virgin Money Lounge. Mum and dad’s house. Anywhere with wine.

Who is your best friend?

I love them all equally.

Which TV show do you never miss? Downton Abbey.

If you could bring one show to Edinburgh what would it be? Madonna’s next tour.

Name one item you not live without? My iPod... to drown out the noise of all the road works.

By what ethos do you live your life? Stop moaning, straighten your face and get on with it.