James Shelley, Mr Gay Cork 2011, Q & A

Cork will have three representatives in this year’s Mr Gay Ireland. We caught up with another of them, James Shelley who won the overall title of Mr Gay Cork.

Where and when were you born?
St Finbars Hospital, Cork.

What is your occupation?
Defence Forces (Naval Service)

What do you have in your pockets?
Nothing.

What was the last song you sang when no one else was around?
Just a minute ago, Mumford and Sons,Winter Winds.

Who has had the most influence on you?
My parents.

What do you consider your greatest achievement?
Navy.

What things are most important to you now? Why?
Family friends and boyfriend, that’s all I need.

Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic?
Definitely optimistic.

What do you believe makes a successful life?
Love and happiness.

What is your favorite kind of music?
Trance, electro, house, folk, chart.

What scares you?
Nothing.

Hugs or Kisses?
Hugs.

Do you care what others think of you?
No.

What is/are your favourite hobbies and pastimes?
Computer games, (Sega lol) swimming, gym, cinema, shopping.

What is your most treasured possession?
My boyfriend.

How do you spend a typical Saturday night?
Cinema or a good night out.

What makes you laugh?
lol

Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan?
Always need to have a plan.

Do you like to dance?
Yes, love it.

Describe the routine of a normal day for you. How do you feel when this routine is disrupted?
Wake at 7, work for 9, gym on my lunch, home at 5 gym again at 6/7 then munch and chillin, bed at 12. Doesn’t really bother me if its disrupted.

If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
Kids, really want kids.

Are you generally organized or messy?
Organized

What goal do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime?
To do a psychology and sociology course.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Hopefully have that course half done.

What words best describe your personality?
Funny, loving and caring

What three words would others probably use to describe you?
Funny lol

If you were to choose a new name for yourself, what would it be?
Never had a thought like that, I love my name.

What do you do for fun?
hmmmmmm

What do you do most often when you are bored?
Sleep or gym.

What is something that you are really proud of and why?
Proud of myself for coming out, best decision I ever made in my life.

Why did you enter Mr Gay Cork 2011?
For fun and to say I did it.

How does it feel to be Mr Gay Cork 2011?
Feels great.

Any ideas / plans to make you stand out in the upcoming Mr Gay Ireland final in Dublin?
No, nothing at all. Just going to fundraise as much as I can as it’s all about the charity.

Finally is there anything else you like to say?
Erm, Just want to say thanks to everybody who attended on the night of Mr Gay Cork which was held in Chambers. Thanks.