Hello, I study English in England (classic), and my interests include not paying £100 a night for hotels. I grew up in London and now live in Nottingham (more towards the middle) - I go to the University of Nottingham, part of the UK's elite 'Russell Group', which is our version of Ivy League. Sorry I'm not verified, it's for cost reasons, not because I am insane/50 years old. Happy to Skype/send pics of IDs/video of me joyfully exploring my university if it sets your mind at ease.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm looking to travel to New York/Boston around March, but don't have even nearly the amount of cash necessary to pay for accommodation. If you can help with this, I promise to be entertaining/respectful/not a creep/painfully sincere in all things.

Interests

• poetry
• russian lit
• delighting friends and associates

Music, Movies, and Books

Martin Amis! England's number 1 export. Isn't 'Money' good? No, come on, it is. 'Music, movies and books' requires exhaustive listing but in essence I really like stuff along the lines of The Master, The Talented Mr. Ripley, Moneyball etc., and adore most music. Did you know Mozart sold better than Kanye West this year?

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I was a private champagne waiter for Roman Abramovich.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Abramovich

Teach, Learn, Share

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhANTymDIYk&t=57s
This is my favourite thing on the internet.
Also, can teach British slang, if you wish, 'guv'.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Will talk at you in my accent and give you many books to line your walls. I do a lot of poetry here in Nottingham, and perhaps we could have some fun with that. I would be tremendously grateful for a couch to sleep on, and will be absolutely delighted to do anything at all! I just love America.

Countries I’ve Visited

France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Northern Ireland, United States