Chris Keys, Dandenong and District Historical Society president
What is something people don’t know about you?
I was the tallest pupil at Dandenong North School.
As a went into high school I was expected to do well at netball, high jump and all sports that lend themselves to height being an advantage.
I did have the height (and hated it) but I was just no good at these sports.
I struggled with being tall and skinny for many years.
Now I love my height as I can reach things on the supermarket top shelf.
What was your most memorable moment?
I would say graduation day at Monash University when I received my Bachelor of Business.
I had studied part time for six years and worked full time in a management role.
It was hard, disciplined work going to lectures after work, giving up weekends to study.
What would your last meal be?
Gee that is hard as I love all food. However my Mum’s roast lamb with crunchy potatoes, cauliflower cheese, and Dutch carrots followed by queen pudding would be hard to beat.
What event, past, present or future, would you like to witness?
Peace in the Middle East.
What is your favourite television show?
At the moment my favourite is Shetland.
The scenery is so beautiful, you get a feel of the lifestyle of an Islander, and the lead has a wonderful smile.
Why is it important to preserve a community’s history?
A town or city that does not preserve its history will never be a community.
It is only looking at our past and understanding how the place you live in was made that you can become a community.
What six guests, dead or alive, would you invite to a dinner party?
Jesus Christ, Mohammad, Nelson Mandela, Emmeline Pankhurst, Germaine Greer, and my Grandmother Ivy Keys.
