We took a bit of time to chat with Stuart Haywood, from Midway, who lets it all hang out in the name of naturism and recently renewed his vows in the nude:
Favourite film
New Tricks. Initially I watched because a friend recommended it and I thought he said "nude tricks".The four principals were very good.
Favourite takeaway
We only have fish and chips and they are from a mobile shop. Does that count?
One thing no-one knows about me
I am a floating voter. I have exercised my prerogative in 16 general elections and only voted Labour in 15.
Ultimate ambition
To address an audience about the wonders of naturism, preferably in the nude. Me, not the audience. Ultimate target, the WI.
Pet hate
Spicy food!
Favourite song
Any of the "Last four songs" of Richard Strauss. They are all about imminent death. I agree with Schubert that there is no such thing as cheerful music.
Marmite. Love it or hate it?
I love Marmite. During the war my brother and I suffered from nasty eruptions on our knees. Those were the days when boys wore short trousers until almost puberty and so we were going about with purple or pink knees depending on which unction was being applied. My mother finally consulted a district nurse who lived near us and she thought that we were suffering from a vitamin deficiency and suggested regular lettuce and Marmite sandwiches be introduced into our diet. It worked a treat. We were soon back to normal. They remain my favourite sandwich to this day 70 years on.
Worst habit
Boring people about naturism.
First car
I have never learnt to drive.
If you could go anywhere in the world where would it be?
I was born in Swadlincote 80 years ago and do not crave to go anywhere else. I hope to die here.
If you could make a law, what would it be?
To stop scapegoating refugees who are escaping war and tyranny for all our problems.
Who would you invite to a dinner party - dead or alive?
The fourth earl of Chesterfield. He was a wonderful man of letters.
What would you do if you won the lottery?
I would divide 90 per cent of it among my favourite charities. It will never happen as I am a lottery virgin. I have yet to buy a lottery ticket.
