Interviews and Transcripts

INTERVIEW WITH LOCAL HIPPY/ACTIVIST AIDAN SHIPLEY-

  Following a brief stint in the outdoors during his early years in the scouting program, Mr. Shipley was in love.

Aidan Wallace Shipley was born in the cowboy town of Calgary Alberta Canada in December of 1997. At the age of 5, he was already enrolled in the scouting program, of which he stayed until the ripe age of 16. Following his scouting days, he continued his love of the outdoors by spending most weekends in local mountain ranges and in tents.

A proud World Wildlife, Amnesty and Green Party Supporter, Aidan hopes to continue his work in the world of politics and journalism at the University of Victoria. We got a chance to sit with the Eco-Supporter in a recent sit-down with Ollie’s World of Writing.

TRANSCRIPT-

OLIVER FLINT (OWOW)- Thanks for sitting down with us Mr. Shipley. We look forward to speaking with you.

AIDAN WALLACE SHIPLEY- No problemo, love helping out a friend.

FLINT- Who do you owe your success to in this life?

SHIPLEY- I would have to say my parents, they have always helped out me find my way. Whether it was that compass I really needed, or even driving me out to scout camps, they were always there for me. They helped me find my way, helped shape who I am.

FLINT- Incredible, and they are doing well?

SHIPLEY- Yes, very.

FLINT- Very good to hear. The next question I have for you is why does the outdoors pull on your moral compass? What brings you to the great unknown?

SHIPLEY- That exact reason. The one you stated, the great unknown. I live my life according to experiencing foreign and new circumstance everyday. No-one day is alike in the outdoors, a consistently changing sunset and sunrise.

FLINT- Do you’re parents ever become worrisome of your safety or location?  

SHIPLEY- Like all parents do naturally. I keep in touch and I always tell someone where I am going before I go.

FLINT- Well it says here you are a heavy supporter of Greenpeace and other Environmental Organizations?

SHIPLEY- That is correct Ollie, I support a series of different government and non-government organizations that support the upkeep and conservation of our earth.

FLINT- And why do you do that? Couldn’t you have put that money towards more safety equipment, or better gear for yourself?

SHIPLEY- What is the use of better equipment if the places we use them are slowly diminishing? Not only do I support these organizations, I also do outreach programs in around schools and communities to show them the impact we as humans have on our world. I think it’s important for the younger generation to understand the struggles of the environment, hopefully in an effort to stop the impact we (the current generation already have)

FLINT- Geez, that was a mouthful wasn’t it.

SHIPLEY- Screw you Ollie.

FLINT- Well that’s all the time we have, thanks for stopping by. Is there anything else you wish to say to all those reading today’s edition?

SHIPLEY- Tread Lightly and remember where we all come from, mother earth.

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LIST OF QUESTIONS-

11. Who do you owe your success to in life?

22. How so?

33. Are they doing well? (Parents)

44. Why does the outdoors pull on your moral compass? What brings you to the great unknown?

55. Do you’re parents ever become worrisome of your safety or location? 

66. Well it says here you are a heavy supporter of Greenpeace and other Environmental Organizations?

77. And why do you do that? Couldn’t you have put that money towards more safety equipment, or better gear for yourself?

88.  Is there anything else you wish to say to all those reading today’s edition?

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