Paul Ryan
About me…
I’m Paul Ryan. My main interest is language, both words but also how and whether we can communicate. I also like red wine, bikes and making bread. In a past life I was a lawyer and now I am a translator, but some things haven’t changed: I still cycle everywhere I can, drink (moderately of course) and make bread.
As someone who is thinking about language in one way or another most of the time, translating is a perfect job. One of Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s English translators was once asked if he knew enough Spanish to translate the great man. His reply: “You’re asking the wrong question. You should ask: ‘Do you know enough English?’” That is where I am coming from: I need to know as much English as possible: how do people say things, how do different occupations write? And know your source languages too, of course.
Must have: books and bikes.Some short questions…
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What operating system do you prefer or use the most?
Windows.
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In your opinion, which is the best mobile operating system?
Android.
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What application is a must on your computer?
SDL Trados Studio.
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Do you have a favourite game?
I was addicted to Wordament (I know) until the last update and I don’t think I have recovered from the loss yet.
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Fond of social networks? Which is your favourite?
I belong to one secret FB group for my daughter’s Guides, otherwise not.
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If you had to choose, which would you say has been the greatest technological invention of the last century?
Pinion gearing system for bikes.
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Who do you consider has contributed most towards the development of software?
Ada Lovelace.