LAST October, Port Fairy fisherman Daniel Hoey put his hometown on the map when he fought off a great white shark with a broom.
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This week he agreed to participate in the Moyne Gazette Q&A.
What do you most love about living in Port Fairy? What's not to love - we have everything here and it's not over populated. Plus I love the mild climate.
Describe Port Fairy in five words Beautiful, unique, non-commercial, thriving, secluded.
If you could live anywhere, where would you choose? Two houses down from the foot bridge on the Moyne River in Port Fairy.
Best catch in Port Fairy? Trophy bluefin tuna 100kg.
Secret fishing spot If I told you it wouldn't be a secret.
What is your favourite holiday destination? Noosa, The Whitsundays & Tasmania. Anywhere in Oz.
What are you reading at the moment? Blue Water Fishing mags and Facebook.
If you had a million dollars what would you do with it? Buy a bigger boat, an F- truck and a house on the Moyne River.
What career did you want to pursue when you were a teenager? Charter operator.
What would your ideal Sunday involve? Massive big breakky, beach in morning with my family, big lunch then movie on the couch in the arvo with a few beers.
What recipe are you renowned for cooking for family or friends? Souvlakis with my homemade garlic sauce.
What is something people might not know about you? The sun makes me sneeze - its a condition called "photoptarmosis".
Do you sleep talk or sleep walk? Yes I get up and have midnight snacks in my sleep and get in trouble because I wake up the household.
If you could choose to go back 100 years or forward 100 years what would you do and why? I'd go back 100 years with the knowledge I have now.
When and where are you happiest? Watching the sunrise on the way out of the Moyne River on a morning charter.
What is the best piece of advice you've been given? Go with your gut.
Do you have a motto you live by? Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
Where do you see yourself in 20 years? Down in Melbourne getting two knee replacements and a back reconstruction.