Derek Ridgers is a photographer who is best known for his outlandish portraits of punks, pervs and nightclubbers. His new book is Punk London 1977.
WHO ARE YOU?
Derek Ridgers
HOW OLD ARE YOU?
65
WHERE DO YOU LIVE?
Twickenham
WHAT DO YOU DO?
Photographer
Derek RidgersTELL US WHAT IT’S LIKE TO BE YOUR AGE?
If there were no mirrors it would be exactly like being 25.
Derek RidgersWHAT DO YOU HAVE NOW THAT YOU DIDN’T HAVE AT 25?
Three grandchildren
Derek RidgersWHAT ABOUT SEX?
Heterosexual.
AND RELATIONSHIPS?
Married
HOW FREE DO YOU FEEL?
With a small but close knit family, I probably feel more free than I have any right to be.
WHAT ARE YOU PROUD OF?
My grandchildren
WHAT KEEPS YOU INSPIRED?
The people I meet.
Derek RidgersWHEN ARE YOU HAPPIEST?
When I am with my grand children.
AND WHERE DOES YOUR CREATIVITY GO?
Into my work.
Derek RidgersWHAT’S YOUR PHILOSOPHY OF LIVING?
I don’t have one.
AND DYING?
I’m fine with it but just not yet thanks.
Derek RidgersARE YOU STILL DREAMING?
Yes
WHAT WAS A RECENT OUTRAGEOUS ACTION OF YOURS?
I haven’t done anything outrageous for 25 years at least.
