20 Questions With @Paul_Steele
Tue, September 21, 2010
We all know @paul_steele with his signature red shirt avatar. The quintessential tweeter; learning, sharing, engaging. From North West England and an avid hiker, Paul inspires us with his positive outlook and breathtaking hiking videos. He makes us smile with his penchant for basset hounds, all things geek, karaoke, and photography.
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I was excited to have the opportunity to play 20 questions with @paul_steele and am certain you'll see why he's so wildly popular. Never mind the boyish charm, British accent, and those dimples!
blogomomma.com: You currently have just over 63,000 followers - when did you start tweeting?
@paul_steele: I opened my Twitter Acct in September 2008. I admit it took me 6 months to know what I was doing so it was spring 2009 before my profile made any sense.
bm.c: How did you discover Twitter?
@PS: A good friend of mine asked me to try Twitter one day.. I will ask him to pay for the addiction treatment maybe.
bm.c: We know your love for hiking. What has been your most rewarding climb?
@PS: All my climbs I find rewarding, it is hard to name a single one. Kilimanjaro was special though. The feelings, sights, people.
bm.c: What mountain do you aspire to conquer?
@PS: What else? Everest
bm.c: Can you give us some detail about the charity water hike and how you got involved?
@PS: Earlier this year I climbed Mt Aconcagua, Argentina for charity. The people and friends on Twitter made it so so special with their support, donations, cheering on and especially personal support and kindness. So I wanted to give again but this time with great Twitter friends around the world with me. Charity water is also a fantastic global charity doing magnificent things around the world. They have used social media to their benefit and being open to all concepts and being interactive makes them great to work in aid of.
bm.c: You're known for Twitter Sing Ups,; the Twitter karaoke - how many have you done so far and which is your all time favorite?
@PS: Ahh the Twitter Singups So far there have been 12 and I have no favourite. They all make me smile and all have fantastic people taking part. All good fun, breaks monotony, shows people behind the avatar and creates new connections.
bm.c: You've recently developed the Twitter PJ Party and Twitter's Got Talent - can you give us some highlights of what we can look forward to?
@PS: Both those projects would not be there if it wasn’t for 2 wonderful friends:
Twitter PJ Party - @joycecherrier shares my love of non spam, pure social fun, involving many fun folk in the Twitterverse. We started with Guess the twitter babies…( watch this space for the next random party ;) )
Twitter’s Got Talent – the brainchild of @grattongirl . A wonderful kind and thoughtful lady. Based on the obvious TV shows we aim to show just what talent is out there on twitter. Voices/acts waiting to be seen/heard and we aim to showcase as many as possible. Great response so far!
bm.c: You have a site: baldhiker.com. Which came first Twitter or the blog and was that purposeful?
@PS: I admit it.. I was purely a Twitter addict.. I soon found I was learning the news, what was happening, what the world was up to.. all via twitter. I said I started Tweeting in 2008 but my blog is only 2 months old. It’s a lovely to write about my climbs, experiences, fun on there but yes, Twitter was first.
bm.c: We often see you tweet about photography and see beautiful photos on your site - what kind of camera do you use? Do you have any secrets you want to share about taking those breathtaking shots?
@PS: Me? A photographer? Noooo LOL. I love seeing great photography so will always share what I find and like. As for myself on my blog etc and on my climbs it’s purely the iphone or a point and shoot that I use, nothing uber special.. The views I see help to make it look better.
bm.c: What single tweet stands out to you now, that made you LOL?
@PS: @kim – Twitter was invented by a man. A woman would have chosen more than a 140 character limit.
bm.c: What astrological sign are you? HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
@PS: Libra
bm.c: What one single Twitter app/client can you not live without?
@PS: Twitter for Iphone. 90% of my tweeting is done on the move or when hiking. I am actually rarely sat at the desk computer. I have used the app so much now and got used to it that I can use it faster than a computer app to be honest.
bm.c: What is the single best piece of advice you received in regard to Twitter?
@PS: Best piece of advice? Never TELL anyone how to use Twitter or for what.
bm.c: You recently attended a London tweet up. Since being on twitter have you been inspired to visit anywhere you've never been?
@PS: One place I have never been and really want to is the U.S. Not the usual tourist spots but the real U.S. I have so many friends over there now and just like on Twitter it’s the people not just the place that makes a place.
bm.c: What would you be doing right now if there was no Twitter?
@PS: If no Twitter? Probably climbing a hill or mountain but minus the iphone in hand
bm.c: There are SO many wonderful Tweeters out there. Who stands out for you this week and why?
@PS: Haha I hate that question because there are too many people standing out all the time.
bm.c: Do you have a Twitter or Web 3.0 pet peeve - something that annoys you to no end?
PS: Nothing really annoys. Auto DM and trutwit causes mild aggravation . Why send a bot to see if I’m a bot?
bm.c: How would you like to see Twitter improve or evolve?
@PS: Twitter will keep tweaking and evolving I am sure. I have no needs. As long as the friends are still there and the interaction, all else can change around us
bm.c: Would you pay to tweet?
@PS: Pay to Tweet? Erm. NO
bm.c: Leave us with your favorite quote or personal mantra/life assertion-
PS: “Its not the mountain we conquer but ourselves” – Edmund Hilary
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Check out Paul's most recent post - The Yorkshire 3 Peaks - A Splendid Stroll .
You can follow Paul Steele on Twitter by following @paul_steele and @BaldHiker.
Reader Comments (7)
I love that Paul “Its not the mountain we conquer but ourselves” – Edmund Hilary!! So nice to see two of my most favorite people on the same blog!! It would be heavenly to conquer Everest! How fun to get to know friends better and this was fun to read!! Thank You both for being so wonderful ;)
➥ blogomomma says:
Hi Francis / @hipcop - Thank you for popping over to comment - I too love @paul_steele 's favorite quote! We BOTH adore you! Don't forget to check Paul's upcoming venture with many of our other Twitter friends raising money for charity water at http://twitterteamhimalayas.com/
Smoocherz doll - y'all come back now reeeel soon! LOL :)
XO! blogomomma :)
I have had a Twitter account for only about one month. Paul was one of the first people I followed. He always replies to tweets and messages, and has a fantastic personality. How he manages to climb mountains and tweet at the same time amazes me! Onya, Paul!
➥ blogomomma says:
Hi Lee / @Leemah123 - Exactly what you posted is WHY we love @paul_steel so much -he understands the power of engagement and truly enjoys people! Check out his next big expedition with many of our other Twitter friends at http://www.twitterteamhimalayas.com/ .
Thanks for commenting on blogomomma.com!
What a great interview~!! I can't believe I've not seen it until now - very happy I caught @JoyceCherrier's tweet =) Paul is so self-deprecating, insightful and wonderful at bringing everyone together for terrific causes~! Such handsome pictures, too! Love "why send a bot to see if I'm a bot"~! I wrote a lengthy blog post about that and he summed it up in far less than 140 characters~!!
Well Done, @BlogoMomma~!!
x0x
Anita Nelson @ModelSupplies
➥ blogomomma says:
Hi Anita/ @AnitaNelson / @ModelSupplies - He's easy going AND easy on the eyes - these were some of my favorite photos of him. He's been an awesome friend to many!
Let's help him spread the word about his next climb with many of our other Twitter friends at http://twitterteamhimalayas.com.
Thanks for visiting momma's house!
XO!
So very characteristic of Paul (thanks Pawlee) to give shout-outs to others..his integrity shows everyday and I think he sets a great example on twitter. So glad he's there~ Great interview Momma!
➥ blogomomma says: Thanks joycee! / @joycecherrier He's my favorite dimpled straight shooter! See what he has coming up in 2011 with so many of our other Twitter friends at http://twitterteamhimalayas.com.
Thanks for commenting, I appreciate it!
XO!
Great interview! Nice job Momma ;) and Paul, the more we learn about you the more we are inspired to follow you up mountains! I love how you credit the scenery with your photography prowess. And I, too, love the "Why send a bot to see if I’m a bot?" query. Hmmmm too true. Glad to know you both. Cheers! G
➥ blogomomma says:
Hi Gina / @SuuperG - He's as humble and real as they come - always with a smile and good cheer! We're excited to see you all rock 2011 for http://twitterteamhimalayas.com.
Thanks so much for commenting - I appreciate it!
XO!
I just love Paulie! He's amazing!!! ANd enjoyed reading about him. I can't believe he's never been to the U.S. We must remedy that immediately. Oh, and what's this about never telling anyone how to use Twitter?!?! So NOT nice!
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xoxoxoox
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