Adrian on Amanda
What were you hoping for?
A lovely, pleasant evening, eating fine food.
First impressions?
Bouncy, confident and good fun. I don’t think she’s a shy woman.
What did you talk about?
Books, families and our potted biographies. The world was a better place in the morning.
Any awkward moments?
None whatsoever.
Good table manners?
Yes, she’s a smart, sophisticated woman and totally at home in an upmarket restaurant.
Best thing about Amanda?
Her warmth and spontaneity.
Would you introduce her to your friends?
No problem – she would get on well with all of them.
Describe her in three words.
Intelligent, bubbly and good-looking.
What do you think she made of you?
Craggy old git.
Did you go on somewhere?
No, it was already gone 10pm when we left the restaurant.
And... did you kiss?
Only on the cheeks to say goodnight.
If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
Nothing.
Marks out of 10?
10
Would you meet again?
I’ve already invited her up to see my etchings.
Amanda on Adrian
What were you hoping for?
That he would turn up. My previous blind date failed to appear.
First impressions?
A gentleman.
What did you talk about?
Travel, education and Radio 4.
Any awkward moments?
When I took a bigger mouthful than was strictly necessary.
Good table manners?
Yes, thank the good Lord.
Best thing about Adrian?
His desire for knowledge.
Would you introduce him to your friends?
Yes.
Describe him in three words.
Courteous, interesting and joie de vivre.
What do you think he made of you?
Hopefully something similar.
Did you go on somewhere?
To my car.
And... did you kiss?
Not that I remember.
If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
There would have been a spark.
Marks out of 10?
10 for company.
Would you meet again?
Yes, as friends.
•Adrian and Amanda ate at Gallery Mess in London’s Saatchi gallery. Fancy a blind date? Email blind.date@theguardian.com.
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