Ronnie Simpson is Assistant Curator at the Mead Gallery in Warwick Arts Centre. He is responsible for curating the temporary exhibitions programme and events for the Mead Gallery.

Favourite Phrase:
Have you seen the Tomoko Takahashi exhibition?!

Least Favourite Phrase
I've never been to the Mead!

Magazines read:
Guardian, Organic Monthly.

Life before Warwick:
Running my own commercial art gallery in London.

Smartest career move:
Always move sideways.

Best thing about working at Warwick:
Meeting and working with intelligent and interesting people throughout the University. I also love the campus landscaping – it’s a joy to walk around.

Worst thing about working at Warwick:
Lack of safe cycle routes to campus.

People are always surprised to learn this about me but:
I don’t own a TV.

As a young child what did you want to be as a "grown-up"?
Like my Dad.

Now that you are grown-up what would be your "dream job"?
Psychoanalyst.

Major Achievement to Date
Being a father.

Any hidden talents?
I make a good pizza and waffles.

Which person inspires you most, and why?
Sigmund Freud – one of the most creative thinkers of the 20th century.

Your all-time favourite record or piece of music?
Sex Pistols – Submission.

Your favourite hobby or pastime?
Cycling and adopting cats.