Shehara Liyanage

Reproduced from Living – our quarterly lifestyle magazine

Stuff of Dreams

Q: If you could be any colour, what would it be?
A: Red

Q: Where would your dream holiday be…?
A: In a glass igloo at Finland’s Arctic Resort, watching the Northern Lights – or experiencing Christmas in New York City

Q: In the event of your having a chance to perform on any stage or in a musical, which would it be?
A: Anything and everything – whatever comes my way would be a great opportunity

Q: If you could hail from any other age, era or epoch, which would it be?
A: Definitely the 19th century – because I want to experience the world of Pride and Prejudice in real life

This and That

Q: The best piece of advice you’ve received…
A: You’re too blessed to be stressed

Q: What would you say is your weirdest quirk?
A: I like to pinch the top of a person’s hands – in my defence, I’ve been doing it since I was a baby!

Q: Who would play you in a movie of your life?
A: I’ve never thought about that… so I’m as clueless as you are

Q: What would be a good theme song for your life?
A: Thank U, Next (by Ariana Grande)

Q: The most creative lie you’ve ever told…?
A: Maybe those back in school – to get out of class

Deep and Meaningful

Q: Name three things you’d be lost without…
A: Family, friends and food

Q: Are you more of a hunter or gatherer?
A: I could be both

Q: What is the naughtiest thing you’ve ever done?
A: I have different levels of ‘naughty’ – so you need to be more specific…

Q: A little-known fact about you…
A: I can whistle really well

Q: What would you like life to be in 20 years?
A: Much more travelling and ‘me time’

Favourite Things

Q: Do you have a favourite cuisine?
A: I love all types of food and enjoy trying new dishes

Q: Your favourite cocktail or beverage…
A: I once had a drink called ‘Blowjob’ (I’m not kidding!)… and it was good

Q: Dress up or down?
A: It depends on the occasion

Q: Your preferred genres of movies…
A: Thrillers and suspense

Q: Dresses or pants?
A: It depends on the occasion – I’ve been wearing pants a lot these days

Q: What’s the best part of your day?
A: That hot shower and my bed

Shehara Liyanage is the Programmes Manager for Yes FM Sri Lanka