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My First and Last – figure skater Karly Robertson

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Karly Robertson is a former eight-times Scottish figure skating champion and 2014/15 national champion. The 26-year-old was born in Dundee and has lived in the city all her life. A member of the British Olympic team, she’s currently training towards a place at the 2018 Winter Olympics. She shares her firsts and lasts with us.

 

Q] First memory?

A]  My first memory is watching a movie called Ice Castles with my mum. I wanted to be just like the girl in the film. I would leap around the living room doing all the jumps and pretending I was her.

 

Q] Last resolution?

A] My last resolution was to always look at the positives in everything I do.

 

Q] First job you had?

A]   My first job is actually still my current job, I have been working at Tesco Extra Dundee since I was 16. I am also a full time athlete in figure skating.

 

Q] Last time you took a holiday?

A]     My last holiday was last May. I went to Florida for training but also had some quality time to sightsee while I was there.

 

Q] First time you wanted to do the job you’re doing now?

A] See my first memory! I’ve wanted to be a figure skater since I was a little girl. The only problem was there was no ice rink in Dundee but when it opened a few months later my parents took me along and I have never looked back since.

 

Q] Last time you quit a job?

A]  I have never quit figure skating since the day I started. The only time I have been away from the sport is when I have been injured or when the ice rink has been closed.

Q] First time you dressed up smart?

A]  My Burns Supper night at high school.

 

Q] Last fancy dress costume?

A]   I dressed up as Lara Croft for Halloween a couple of years ago

 

Q] First dish you look for on a menu?

A]    I normally look for a simple pasta dish.

 

Q] Last thing you cooked yourself?

A]   lentil pie and yes it was very tasty.

 

Q] First record you bought?

A] I don’t think I have ever bought a record.

 

Q] Last time you sang a song?

A] Yesterday in the car – Love Yourself by Justin Bieber.

Q] First time you spoke in public?

A]  When I was a kid doing a Robert Burns poem. I was pretty nervous.

 

Q] Last time you made a fool of yourself?

A]  It’s an ongoing thing for me as there’s always something silly I end up doing each day. I never fail to amuse people!