Paul Ritchie - Australia

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Paul Ritchie
Department
Melbourne Fire Brigade

Marital Status/Family Details
Single. 3 awesome children: Jackson 17, Lachlan 15 , and my little Angel Molly 4

Nickname/s
" Lionel " who would of guessed having last name of Ritchie!

Sporting Achievement Most Proud Of
Watching my 2 heroes [Sons] playing football and win their Grand Finals the same day!
The 1991 Guinness World Record Nonstop Relay Run, around Australia on Highway One
17,500km in 50 days for Cystic Fibrosis.

What motivates you?
My Children, Life! Having people tell you it can’t be done! Achieving the impossible, Making dreams become reality, my work and The Tour Of Duty run and its association with the values it represents, mateship, humanity and honour.

Favorite Food
I’m with Tom Cruise - you can’t pass a Lamb Roast and Veggies! Porterhouse Steak with béarnaise sauce and a glass of Red! Pasta - anything the Italians cook is awesome!

Most Annoying Habit
Waking up from great sleep and realizing it was me who was snoring!

Favorite Movie
It has to be the Hang Over!! The Shawshank Redemption, and ... Top Gun !

Who would you most like to meet in the US? Why?
The people of America, the Firefighters, Police and emergency service workers, and share their motivation and passion.
If President Obama, Michael Jordan, or Jerry Seinfeld is free, I would be Happy to share a Latte and a chat! And when Tiger comes back, walk the fairways and a game of Golf .

Sporting Interests/Background?
Running, golf, swimming and watching my Boys and their sports

Who is going to spend the most time wearing the Tiara and ballerina’s tutu for being the biggest princess during the run?
What I’m concerned about is who would be caught wearing a Tiara and Ballerina`s tutu - now that’s a little suspect ! ........... Johnny McGirr

Who will “snap” first?
Peter Morris - alias Zoomer!!! By the time the U.S media swarm him he`ll be in need for more than one cold Budweiser!!! Go get ‘em Zoomer.