Gary Johnston
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A former BBC Scotland comedy writer, Gary has lived in Australia for over 10 years, working as a fruit picker, nightclub bouncer, waiter and then, somewhat bizarrely, a probation officer in the town of Nimbin: Australia’s Marijuana Capital. He currently teaches English and Drama at a secondary school in the mountains of Victoria. His hobbies are various outdoor pursuits, playing guitar and observing Scotland from a distance. Gary’s latest “project” is a Clydesdale/Appaloosa foal he’s named Hugh in the hope that the local horse breeding society won’t realise the significance of its second name being Jarse.
You can follow Gary on Twitter @gjp3003
A former BBC Scotland comedy writer, Gary has lived in Australia for over 10 years, working as a fruit picker, nightclub bouncer, waiter and then, somewhat bizarrely, a probation officer in the town of Nimbin: Australia’s Marijuana Capital. He currently teaches English and Drama at a secondary school in the mountains of Victoria. His hobbies are various outdoor pursuits, playing guitar and observing Scotland from a distance. Gary’s latest “project” is a Clydesdale/Appaloosa foal he’s named Hugh in the hope that the local horse breeding society won’t realise the significance of its second name being Jarse.
You can follow Gary on Twitter @gjp3003
Latest articles from Gary Johnston
Murray claims victory over Berdych with a little help from Kenny Rogers
Towards the end of the first set tonight at Melbourne Park, with Andy Murray's semi-final opponent Tomas Berdych looking very much the likely lad, one time songster and alleged liposuction proponent, Kenny Rogers made his tentative way into the arena.
Colour: Andy bashes Dimitrov to set up Aussie clash
The toy that is, the plastic, bendy, square-jawed doll that parents used to buy for their sons in the days when gender stereotyping ensured they baulked at buying Barbie.
New improved Andy still needs his inner ned
Here at the Melbourne Tennis Centre, you watch in comfort from a seat with an uninterrupted view of proceedings, easy access to food, drink, gambling facilities and even yoga classes if that's your calico bag.
Murray downs arrogant Aussie in a hurry at Open
Aussies have been annoyingly cock-a-hoop about their sporting successes this summer and the first couple of days of the Australian Open has only given them further cause to crow - seven locals through in the men's singles alone.
Why Tommy Sheridan matches Jamie Oliver as a great communicator
Oh, I can see what it is about him that gets on their thru'pennies. The voice for a start. The cliché-ridden blokeyness and the fact that despite advocating the critical importance of small quality producers, he doesn't seem to have any problem at all being the big supermarket's poster boy. All starters for at least 10.
Revealed: the celebrity indyref views you haven't heard yet
As the Scottish Independence debate hots up to unprecedented levels, I thought it might be worthwhile to pose a similar question to assist those as yet undecided in their vote.