Q: Who IS that? A: "Wild" Bill Watkins, publican without the "re"

Name: Bill Watkins
Website: keltcom.com
What's your job?
"Writer/publican."
Other than your job, what are your claims to fame?
"I was once accidentally locked alone in a room with the Queen of England."
What's your relationship status?
"Married."
Where are you most likely to be seen?
"Merlins Rest."
Where are you least likely to be seen?
"A sports bar."
With whom are you most likely to be seen?
"My customers."
Where were you born?
"Limerick, Ireland."
In what neighborhood do you live now?
"Longfellow."
What's your ride?
"Car or bike, but mostly walking."
What's the best way for someone to start a conversation with you?
"Hello, I would like to buy one of your books."
Also in the Daily Planet: Read Jeremy Stratton's profile of Bill Watkins.
Photo courtesy Bill Watkins.
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