Five Questions: William Huang

William Huang is a writer and aspiring musician living in Boorloo/Perth. He is fascinated by how physical spaces can be conduits for imagination, enjoys the process of creative exploration and is prone to daydreams. On his days off, he enjoys meeting new people and going for walks in places he hasn't been before.

Tell us about a typical day?

Since I'm preparing for Honours, a lot of my days go by in libraries. The City of Perth Library and Cockburn Library are some of my favourites. Normally I bring a book to read while on the train or bus. At night, I play games or practice piano (and very occasionally pick up the guitar or learn some song lyrics). I think this will probably change a lot next year, and I'm really excited to study at Curtin.

What is your future hope?

There are two things that I really hope for in my future: To write a collection of short stories or essays, and to travel to Germany to do a Master's (maybe in Linguistics). In between now and then is around 2 years of figuring things out!

If you could invite one person to dinner, who would it be and where would you take them in your city?

Probably my 外婆 (grandma), because she really misses our family, and is living back in China at the moment. I would take her to Fremantle to see the beaches, and King's Park to walk through the gardens.

What is your favourite bookstore?

Elizabeth's Bookstores. I like the wide collection they have, and the fact that you can never really expect what you'll find there.

What does a port culture look like to you?

To me a port culture emphasises the exchanges that are possible when a city is right by the water. The blending of architecture, open mindedness and attention to how our actions affect our environments are all emphasised in a port culture. We're able to meet new people and understand their ways of life when they feel welcome and safe.