Actor Paul Portelli is a man of few words but immeasurable talent. He is what one would term a “physical actor” and has performed as such both locally and abroad. He has taken part in numerous productions, including Cherry Orchard (MADC) Candide, Metamorphoses, Dorde, La Bette, Agamemnon (all for Theatre Anon), Souterrain (WildWorks), Paul (Unifaun), Dinner, Marlene Moves (Actinghouse Productions), Bla Kondixin (Ideas Alive) as well as Island of Dreams and A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings with the well-known UK theatre company Kneehigh. He was also the artistic director of the TVM production Ghada Jisbah Ukoll. He will next be seen on stage at St James Cavalier in Edward Albee’s Seascape, organised by FM Theatre Productions on 9-11, 16-18 and 23-25 May.
How old are you? Star sign and date of birth?
44. Taurus.
What would you like to be doing in 10 years’ time?
Paying somebody to fill in questionnaires and answer questions on my behalf.
What is your idea of perfect happiness?
To love and to be loved and to know it.
What is your favourite occupation?
Acting.
What is your greatest fear?
Failure and loss.
What is it that you most value in your friends?
They make me happy.
How would you like to die?
I wouldn’t like to die.
What is your greatest extravagance?
Siesta, when I can get it.
What is your greatest regret?
Missed opportunities.
What is your most treasured possession?
Time.
Which talent would you most like to have apart from the ones you already have?
To be able to write a good tune.
What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery?
Loneliness and boredom
Where would you like to live?
Here.
What is your most marked characteristic?
Exuberance.
Who are your heroes/heroines in real life?
My parents and wife Liliana.
What is it that you most dislike?
Fakes and cynics.
What is your motto?
Please sir can I have some more...