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Tribeworld.com Interview with Tom Hern (Ram) - January 2007

Date of birth: - 10/12/84

Place of birth: - Christchurch Women's Hospital NZ

Time of birth: - 9.30pm

Brothers and sisters?
Two brothers, one sister, all elder. Geoff, Dave and Deborah.

Where do you live?
Between Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland in NZ.

Hair colour?
Changes all the time, but at the moment I'm dark brown with blond tips. I have been green, blue, and red in the past.

Eye colour? Green

How tall are you? 5''8

What's your favourite meal? My brother's Italian.

What's your favourite drink? Cranberry Juice. Good coffee.

Favourite animal? Whale.

Favourite plant? Palm tree.

Hobbies?
Music-rapping, guitar etc. Rugby, watching movies, and staying up with the gossip!!

Training/Education?
Pretty non-existent, I left school when I was 15.

What have you been in besides The Tribe?
The new Cloud 9 show 'Revelations' which is real cool, so make sure you watch it!!!!! A number of children's programmes in NZ, one called 'What Now?' 'Shortland Street', a NZ soap.

What do you like to do in your spare time?
Just chill out with mates, have the odd big night out, and the rest of the time just do normal stuff like play music and sports, eat my mum's baking!!!

What sports do you do in the summer and in the winter?
Summer - touch rugby and tennis. Winter - rugby and league.

Do you play an instrument?
Guitar and bass.

What music do you like the most?
Rap/hip-hop and funk.

What do you like to read?
Actor's biographies, the Bible.

Do you have any pets?
No.

What animal do you identify with?
The Chicken. He he!

What do you like about your role in The Tribe?
Ram is dynamic, energetic and powerful

Is there anything that you have in common with your character?
Yes, I think it helps I you draw on some of your own traits etc. I share Ram's short wick at times and also his need to be in control, also his passion to succeed at whatever he sets his mind to.

What differences are there between you and your character?
I'm not in a wheel chair. I haven't got three wives, and I don't strive for world domination!!!

Who is your idol? John Travolta

What's your favorite quote that you live your life by?
Nothing splendid has ever been achieved, except by those who dare to believe that something inside them was superior to circumstance. - Bruce Barton.

What do you imagine your career to be in the future?
Being a successful actor in Hollywood, hopefully even making films.

What do you wish for your private life in the future?
To remain in a calm, content place of true happiness.

What are your favorite things? Life.

What don't you like? Hatred.

What 3 things are most important for you in life?
1. God.
2. Family.
3. Sunshine.

What do you dream about (for your life)?
Accepting an Oscar award in a white tux, with white sneakers and white glasses, a white tie and white gloves!!

What did you aspire to do when you were a child?
Perform, in any way shape or form.

What was your favorite toy when you were a child?
Masters of the Universe and G.I Joe's.

Where do you like to go for holidays?
Samoa and Australia.

How did you make your first money?
Working on a daffodil farm.

What are your favorite lollies?
Jet planes.

What was your best school subject?
Music.

And your worst?
Science.

What is your favourite city?
Like LA baby!!!!!

How do you spend...
...your birthday? BBQ with friends and family.
...Christmas? With family, big roast dinner, wine etc.
...Halloween? I don't celebrate Halloween.

Who would you disguise yourself as if you had to? The Mask.

What are the important aspects of a genuine friendship? Trust and love.

What human characteristics are most important to you? Honesty and integrity.

Do you have friends from the cast? Do you see each other off set?
Yeh, I'm pretty tight with the Cassie girls but I don't see much of the others, a lot of them live in different cities. We all get on great when we catch up though, it's good fun.

What do you like to do most with your family? Chill out.

Do you live with your family?
When I'm not working I move back into home.

What would you do if you won a million Euro?
Buy a house in Spain, and a small private jet.

Who or what would you take with you to a desert island?
Jennifer Lopez, a guitar and a fishing rod.

Which car would you choose if you could choose any?
A brand new Cadillac.

Do you believe in the horoscopes, fortune tellers, etc?
I believe that there is definitely some merit in horoscopes but I would never choose to make decisions or choices based on them alone.

What was the most important decision you had to make in your life?
To move out of home at 15, and begin my walk as a man.

Do you get jealous and if so, how do you deal with it?
I'm still working on that one.

What occupation could you do if you weren't involved in the film business?
Musician.

What type of woman do you like?
A woman who can stimulate me in all ways, mentally, physically and spiritually.

Do you have a favourite article of clothing?
My denim jacket.

What special thing would you do to surprise a friend?
Pay a big bill without them knowing.

How domesticated are you?
Very. I love being in the kitchen.

Source of this article: Tribeworld
Date of this item added: 2007-01-11