Once dug a classmate out of a wombat hole in the Australian outback., Was almost eaten by a lion in Zambia., Crewed the Sydney-to-Hobart — one of the world's most brutal ocean races., Owns two dogs., Lived out of a single 25-litre suitcase for 15 years., Is a marksman with long rifles., Ran with a Sydney circus troupe — firebreathing, fire poi, balancing acts and strongman., Is a Trekkie — The Next Generation, specifically., Built a functioning Gauss cannon., Is a carpenter — roofing and furniture., Tinkers with watchmaking., Draws and paints., Plays guitar, violin and piano (amateur). Cello is next on the list.OncedugaclassmateoutofawombatholeintheAustralianoutback.