Person to Person: 'Happiness is really an acquired habit'

Tell us about yourself:

I am a writing, recording and a spoken word artist. I have released four books under my real name as well as a handful of spoken word over music recordings under the moniker of De Confidence.

Where were you born?

Drimoleague.

Where do you live now?

I divide my time between Friars Walk and Drimoleague.

Family?

Female partner, sisters, nieces, nephews.

Best friend?

Blackie, my collie dog.

Earliest childhood memory?

Being on board a pony and trap across the fields.

Person you most admire?

This has a habit of changing, in truth, if you achieve your goals in life you are worthy of admiration.

Person who most irritates you?

I can’t really think of anyone at the moment.

Where was your most memorable holiday?

A trip to Egypt back in the day.

Favourite TV programme?

Match of the Day.

Favourite radio show?

John Creedon. He plays a nice mixture of old and new material. He makes up for the loss of Dave Fanning to the 2FM airways.

Your signature dish if cooking?

Fish and chips.

Favourite restaurant?

Lavish, Washington street.

Last book you read?

Herbs, The Magic Healers, by Paul Twitchell.

Last cd/download album you bought?

The Morning Star, by Ger Wolfe.

Favourite song?

What A Wonderful World, by Louie Armstrong.

One person you would like to see in concert?

Paul MCartney.

Do you have a pet?

Yes, Blackie, my dog.

Morning person or night owl?

Morning person.

Your proudest moment?

If you do one simple act of kindness on any given day, that indeed is something to be proud of.

Spendthrift or saver?

I sort of fall between the two stools here.

Name one thing you would improve in your area where you live?

More cleaning of the drains in wet periods.

What makes you happy?

Happiness is really an acquired habit, you simply need to be aware of those little gems of happiness that come along every day.

How would you like to be remembered?

Due to the wonders of the digital age, my recordings and books are likely to be remembered to some degree. And I believe a portion of my material at least will stand the test of time.

What are you up to at the moment?

In common with all true artists, I am tipping away at a few projects. Time will tell how many of them will see the light of day.

• The Bleeps Book, Short Spirit Version, by Anthony MacCarthy, is out now. It’s available at the likes of Music Zone, 33rpm and Quay Coop bookshop. The ebook version is available at Amazon. What’s it all about? It’s really about a man who moves to a few fictional towns like Bleeps in order to come to terms with his inner true self. It’s a short but inspiring read and it gives hope to all including the underdog.
• More info on Anthony’s books and recordings is available at www.anthonydeconfidence.com.