My Kingston – Clinton Brooks
What are your earliest memories of Kingston?
Watching matinees at Regal Theatre on Sundays with my friends.
What do you miss when you’re not in Kingston?
The social life — especially with the variety of restaurants & nightclubs such as Cuddyz and Fiction.
What are your favourite home comforts?
Sitting on my patio, enjoying rum and coconut water with friends.
What would you do if you were Mayor of Kingston for a day?
I would fix all major and minor roads in Kingston.
Share with us the title of the last book you read:
Too Big to Fail by Andrew Ross Sorkin.
What’s your middle name?
George.
And the last bit of music that stirred your soul?
Nas and Junior Gong — Distant Relatives.
Which cologne are you currently splashing?
Issey Miyake — the original.
What’s your preferred beverage?
Johnnie Walker on the rocks
What was your most memorable meal in Kingston?
Peking Duck at Golden Dragon.
What are your current projects?
To continue to assist in the growth, development and branding of Stocks and Securities Limited. I am also committed to helping the youth of Jamaica focus on their career development path through presentations at high schools.
What upsets you?
When things are not done right the first time.
Name the last three places visited on vacation.
Montego Bay, New Jersey, Florida.
Share a few places in your Black Book.
San Andrés, 7 mile Beach Resort, Cayman
Complete the following: If I could live my life all over again…
I would focus on developing my athletic talents such as cricket and football. Who knows, I could have been an international superstar representing my country!
What’s your advice to a first-time visitor to Kingston?
To enjoy the food, entertainment and the warmth of the people.
Finally, what’s your philosophy?
The most successful persons/businesses are those that are good at plan B.