5 minutes with Emma Coulson – General Manager 
Medicine/Emergency, Pilgrim hospital
Who or what inspires you?
The drive to improve and succeed.
Name one thing you couldn’t live without?
My tractor.
How would your friends and colleagues describe you?
Dedicated, slightly barking, good egg.
Which three people, living or dead, would you invite to a dinner party and why?
James Martin, as he could cook, Mary Berry to make pudding, Charles Heidsieck, Champagne maker.
What’s your favourite sport?
Just started BoxFit classes.
If you could have any superpower what would it be?
Teleportation.
What was the last thing that made you smile?
My animals this morning and every morning.
Who’s your favourite band?
Can I have at least two? Bryan Adams and Pink please.
Where is your favourite place in the world?
The Greek islands.
What’s your favourite book?
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath.
If you could change one thing about where you work what would it be?
To improve and sustain the reputation of Pilgrim.
If you were stranded on a desert island, what three things would you take with you?
Boat, plane, helicopter.
How would you like to be remembered?
Kind, fair, caring and supportive – with a wicked sense of humour.