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| David Bond in Onofrio Fountain, Dubrovnik |
David Bond. Stunt. Croatia.
I'm a member of The Bond's family. I was born in Dubrovnik where I studied Arts in LAUS Academija. After some years of dedication to the artistic profession I decided to start a new path as a stunt. I love cinema and action as well as reading, running and enjoying nature.
-Good morning, David Bond, and thanks to attend us.
-Good morning. It's a pleasure.
-Well, to start this interview I would like to know how you define yourself.
-I'm a stunt. I do these dangerous things that an actor can't do. I like extreme situations, so I must be strong and keep fit. I laugh of danger.
-How do you feel being a member of The Bond's family.
-It's a great and big family. We're always together and we try to help each other because we believe in common work.
-How is a normal day with The Bonds?
-There isn't a normal day. Every day is an opportunity to do something different and exciting but basically, we are learning English and this is the centre of all.
-How long have you been studying English?
-Since Primary School but when you don't live in an English-spoken environment is very difficult to remember and practise all things that you've learnt, although living in Croatia has an incredible advantage: thanks to our recent history, we're able to speak more than three languages because in Croatia have been living different linguistic communities.
-Then, you speak Croatian but what about English?
-Croatian is a Slav language, it is very similar to Serb and Slovene. It is also spoken in parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Serbia. For this reason, the term Serbo-Croatian is considered prejudiced and the long Bosnian-Croatian-Montenegrin-Serbian is preferred in diplomatic circles.The main dialect is based on Shtokavian, or Eastern Herzegovinian, although three more exist: Chakavian, Kajkavian and Torlakian. English and German are the most common second languages for Croats, although Italian, French, Czech and Hungarian are also spoken by some. In fact, languages are the best tools for connecting people.
-Dubrovnik is a UNESCO city. What can you explain about it?
-Dubrovnik is known as the pearl of the Adriatic sea. It's a Croatian city in the region of Dalmatia very popular for its beaches and its port. After the break-up of Yugoslavia, it was besieged by the Serb and Montenegrin soldiers gathered in the Yugoslav People's Army for seven months and suffered significant damage from shelling but now it's totally refurbished.
-How can a Croatian stunt arrive to success?
-Working hard and believing in yourself.
-What can you explain about your life with The Bonds?
-Well, we're sailing in the same boat and we have the same objective. We're working very hard to reach it.
-And after?
-Life continues. Every Bond will take his/her path and this family will have been a good experience, something to remember with a big laugh.
-Which is your best memory with the family?
-It's not possible to choose only one but, perhaps, I would choose our visit to The Navajo Nation in Utah. For me was an unforgettable experience because I work as a stunt and the first cinema stunts appeared in the famous films of indians and cowboys. Visiting the National Valley was a mystic experience that I will never forget.
-You have said, you like reading and watching cinema. Could you talk about the last book that you have read?
-I've read an interesting book about serial killers along the History and the important role of blood in their murders. For example, Jack The Ripper, who killed people because he was interested in blood or Enriqueta MartÃ, who killed kids to sell their organs to rich people.
-And the last film that you have watched?
-A remake of Steven Spielberg's Jaws. I like Spielberg's films but I love Jaws especially since the moment I read that the whale shark is the largest one and its teeth can be 7.5 centimeters long and it has 3000 teeth. It's incredible how it finds its preys with their sense of smell.
-What character would you like to represent as a stunt?
Well, it's difficult but I have two in mind. For one hand, Christopher Columbus. I would like to represent the moment when Columbus thought he has discovered America because a sailor saw a bird in San Salvador island. I imagine this scene with the sailor alone on the top of the mast confirming his belief that the Earth was round. For another hand, Levi Strauss, the man who went to America in 1850 and sewed trousers for the prospectors who didn't like the colour of the jeans and Levi made them blue. Both of them are great examples of resilience.
-Which is your favourite song?
-The Rainbow Connection sung by Kermit The Frog. It was written for The Muppet Movie and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Song in 1979.
-Why this?
-Because the song connects nature, feelings and people.
-Do you like it this message?
-Yes. It's also my message. I like connecting people. In my case, connect them to the sensations and emotions of extreme scenes.
-Thank you very much, David Bond.
-You're welcome.
When I was young, my ambition was to be one of the people
who made a difference in this world.
My hope still is to leave the world a little bit better
my having been here.
It's a wonderful life and I love it.
Jim Henderson
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