Friday's Child: Danny Lyttle: ‘I’d do it all exactly the same’
How would you describe yourself?
Pretty normal, but then again, no-one really knows what normal is. I always try to put smiles on people’s faces. I’m grateful for everything that I have; work, family and great friends.
Funniest childhood memory?
Peeing into the flowerpots at the front door of a hotel that my dad worked in. The owner would come out and chase me around the gardens.
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What was your first job?
Gathering spuds! Half stint for about £7 a day and not being able to sit down to eat your dinner or watch TV in the evening.
Favourite book?
Roddy Doyle, The Van.
Favourite film?
Carlito’s Way.
Favourite television programme?
I know I’m going to get a bit of stick for this but it’s Death in Paradise. I love most detective shows, but this one gets the nod because of the Ska music.
Favourite method of relaxation?
I have a couple: fishing with Pops and Bubbles, or getting emptied at Team Torres BJJ club.
Favourite holiday destination?
Finland
Who would you most like to meet?
Donald Trump, down a dark alley with no CCTV
What makes you angry?
Racism and sectarianism.
What makes you happy?
Waking up every day and being able to put my own shoes on.
What human quality do you most admire?
Compassion and humour.
What human quality do you least admire?
Narcissism.
What has been the most embarrassing thing to happen to you?
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Hide AdOn my first day at work in the Carnhill Resource Centre in 1994, I was introduced to a man who worked there. As we said hello and shook hands, another person asked him a question.We continued to shake hands, and for some reason two minutes later I was still holding this guy’s hand! It got to the stage where it was rude to stop until he was finished answering the question.
I remember looking out the window thinking “if he doesn’t stop talking I’m going to fake a heart attack or jump out the window”.
What was the worst thing to happen to you in your life?
I’ve had a few difficult family situations, like most people I suppose. I try not to dwell on them too much, or let any of it define who I am. Whatever body swerve life throws, you just have to be able to deal with it. As Martin McLaughlin berates us with at Team Torres, “there’s nothing wrong in tapping out, you just reset and go again”
What is your greatest fear?
Harm coming to my children.
What has been the high point of your life to date?
Being a parent to Chelsea, Tyler, Tony and Alix. Also watching my friend Diddler Dillon crash a Honda 50, twice! His brother and I laughed that hard I think we passed out.
How would you like to be remembered?
I’d love to be remembered in a rich widow’s will.
What is your most treasured possession?
My health.
If you won the Lotto what would you do with it?
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If you could be granted one wish in life, what would you ask for?
To do it all again, exactly the same way.
If you could write your own epitaph what would it be?
Ah NAW, there’s no WIFI in hell.