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Inside/Out with Penny Yon, Arts Administrator at Pamberi Trust
Kubatana.net
April 04, 2013

Full interview with Penny Yon - Read here

Describe yourself in five words?
Driven. Impatient. Imperfect. Saved. Happy.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
When in doubt, DON'T!

What’s the most ridiculous thing you’ve ever done?
Crossing Lake Kariba from Binga to Zambia in a tiny little boat.

What is your most treasured possession?
My guitars.

What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery?
To be without hope.

Do you have any strange hobbies?
No.

What do you dislike most about your appearance?
My shape.

What is your greatest extravagance?
Olives.

What have you got in your fridge?
Not much with ZESA down a lot.

What is your greatest fear?
Hospital.

What have you got in your pockets right now?
I’m pocket-free.

What is your favourite journey?
The 900kms to Binga.

Who are your heroes in real life?
My mum.

When and where were you happiest?
Wherever there has been love.

What’s your biggest vice?
Don't go there!

What were you like at school?
Foolish.

What are you doing next?
Writing a book.

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