Jan 28, 2010

Creative Q&A: Christen Monge says 'blimey'

Christen Monge, regional creative director at Ogilvy & Mather Asia Pacific, tells Media about the advert he wishes he could take credit for.

Creative Q&A: Christen Monge says 'blimey'
When was the last time you were inspired?
A few weeks ago while in the UK, I watched my first episode of Skins

What’s the first thing you do when you wake up?
See what the weather's doing.

What’s your favourite word?
Blimey

What’s your favourite song lyric?
Hipoperation

Sex, drugs or rock and roll?
Never considered them mutually exclusive.

Ad you’re most ashamed of?
UK ad for Tizer circa 1982. The director of photography got the shutter speed so wrong. It was too dark and you could hardly see a damned thing. I was too green and scared to ask for a reshoot and sold it to the client anyway. Never again.

Ad you wish you’d made?
Honda 'Cogs'.

Gadget you couldn’t live without?
My Lighter.

Worst haircut you’ve ever had?
Take your pick.

The world ends in one hour. What do you do?
Turn up the music.

If you had a trained monkey, what would you make it do?
Make me laugh.

What do you wear in bed?
A hangover.

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