You know the name, now get to know the person. Jamie Hood, director of David Sharp, shares his ability to identify a song within two seconds, his love for National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, and wanting to be a police officer
How and when did you start your career in the industry?
I joined nearly 20 years ago to help with packing, machine operation, and driving the delivery van. I also learnt how to do embroidery digitising during this time.
What’s the best thing that’s ever happened to you at work?
We work on so many designs and artworks that we can’t talk about, but occasionally I’ll see one on TV or at a major sporting event and it’s exciting to think “I worked on that”.
Which three words would your friends use to describe your personality?
Tardy and easily distracted, probably. No one can understand how I can manage to be late to literally everything, and neither can I.
What’s your favourite word or phrase?
I like “Everything in moderation, including moderation itself”.
Salt and vinegar or cheese and onion?
Cheese and onion.
Jamie has always fancied being a police officer [Credit: Bob Jenkin/Pexels]
Jamie would eat Domino’s pizza daily given half a chance!
What’s the best gig you’ve ever been to?
Oasis 2005. I was not lucky enough to get tickets this time around, sadly.
What’s your hidden talent?
I’m unbeaten at the ‘The intros game’ and can identify any song with just a second or two snippet. A completely useless talent.
What’s your favourite film?
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. I always save it until a few days before Christmas every year. I can’t wait until my kids are old enough to watch it.
What’s your guilty pleasure?
Domino’s pizza. Would eat it daily if I still had a 20-year-old’s metabolism.
Spotify continues to blow Jamie’s mind
Jamie with his wife Lucy on a city break to Budapest
Is there another job that you’ve always wanted to do?
I always fancied being a police officer, but I suspect it’s not as good in reality as I’m imagining.
Where is the best place you’ve ever visited?
I’m all about city breaks! Cheap flights and short stays discovering a new city will never not be fun to me. I would say Brugge and Budapest have been my favourite.
Which gadget couldn’t you live without?
Does Spotify count? It still blows my mind that I can listen to unlimited music and podcasts for just a few pounds a month. I use it every single day.
If you could ask one person (living or dead) one question, what would you ask?
Liam or Noel – “Can I have a ticket please?”
