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Our Bloke – Ben Clifton

October 1, 2015 by Maggi Barnard

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Ben Clifton

How long have you lived in Forbes? I’ve been here for 5 and a half years. Raised in Manly, I came to Forbes to break away from the rush and get a bit of a change.

What is your favourite thing about Forbes? The peace and quiet, the people are down to earth, it’s easy-going, not so crazy.

Describe your dream holiday: I’d love to go to Japan because the culture, lifestyle and everything else are completely different.

What do you do for fun? Relax at home.

Do you have any passions or hobbies? I’d love to go travelling.

What do you love about your job? I work at the Vandenberg Hotel so this is my social life. I get to talk, laugh and have a drink with people at work.

Who would you love to have dinner with? Robin Williams. I loved everything he was in growing up. He always made me laugh.

What is the biggest change you would like to see in the world? More acceptance of different beliefs and cultures.

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