Mr S Maiden

What’s the best thing about the RGS? I’ve only been with the RGS a short while, but it’s the culture that stands out most strongly for me. It’s a highly collaborative and supportive environment, in which people are encouraged to try new things without fear of failure.

What’s your life philosophy / motto in life? Do your best and leave the rest.

What luxury would you have on a desert island? An unlimited supply of my favourite podcasts – I’ve become obsessed since lockdown!

What’s your favourite film and why? The Shawshank Redemption – because it’s timeless and reminds me to never give up.

What food will you absolutely not, under any circumstances, eat? I’ve tried them multiple times in an attempt at sophistication, but I’ve now concluded that raw oysters are just gross.

Do you have any phobias? Spiders – I have to ask my daughter to remove them if I see one, which I realise is not a good look.