Snapshot: Rob O’Donnell

Occupation: Film-maker and part-time Hibs panda.

What school did you attend? Hermitage Park Primary.

What sort of pupil were you? Distracted.

What was your first job? Working at the Royal Highland Show as a steward.

What has been your most unusual job? Appearing as a panda in Go East.

My biggest achievement so far has been... Graduating from Stevenson College.

My worst moment ever was…Finding out that Peter Andre was considered to be a celebrity.

Three words that sum up my personality are... Outgoing. Fun. Loud.

Favourite place in the world? Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Three places in Edinburgh I could not live without are... National Museum of Scotland. Waverley Station. Banshee’s Labyrinth.

Who is your best friend? Sandy Avery.

Which TV show do you never miss? House.

Name one act you bring to Edinburgh... Goldfrapp.

Name one item you not live without? My sister Josephine.

By what ethos do you live your life? Don’t let anyone stop you.

See Rob O’Donnell in The Paper Shop Boys video of Go East, featuring the staff of the Evening News here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxsF4Y6Pv4M