Eddy on Sandra
What were you hoping for?
A fun evening.
First impressions?
She had a pretty face, and was wearing a lot of layers.
What did you talk about?
Cycling stories, tattoos, guinea pigs. (Sandra’s got two, Michael Bolton and Mariah Carey. They’re sisters.)
Any awkward moments?
No more than a normal day.
Good table manners?
Very good. We chickened out of the rib of beef to share, so our manners weren’t challenged as much as they could have been.
Best thing about Sandra?
She’s funny and I think we care about a lot about the same things.
Would you introduce her to your friends?
I’m sure she’d get on well with some of them.
Describe her in three words
Funny with willpower.
What do you think she made of you?
Not sure. I hope she thought I was nice enough. I don’t think she fancied me, though.
Did you go on somewhere?
We went for a drink at a bar nearby, but just the one.
And… did you kiss?
Nope. We hugged it out.
If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
I’d have eaten two desserts.
Marks out of 10?
A strong 7.
Would you meet again?
Yes, I’m sure we could spend another fun evening together as friends.
Sandra on Eddy
What were you hoping for?
Good food and a bit of craic.
First impressions?
Friendly and easy to get on with.
What did you talk about?
Coats, blankets, blankets made from coats, Yewtree.
Any awkward moments?
When he told me he originally wanted to go on a TV show, but couldn’t give up eight weeks of his life, so this date was a close second.
Good table manners?
Yes.
Best thing about Eddy?
He was easy to chat with.
Would you introduce him to your friends?
I’m sure they’d like him.
Describe him in three words
Nice, friendly, nervous.
What do you think he made of you?
Chatty lady.
Did you go on somewhere?
We went for one drink after.
And… did you kiss?
No.
If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
My choice of sorbets.
Marks out of 10?
6.
Would you meet again?
We didn’t exchange numbers (we never broached the issue), so no.
• Eddy and Sandra ate at the Jones Family Project, London EC2.
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