What happened when Gillian, 38, a violinist, met Floyd, 30, a teacher and animal tamer?

Blind date: ‘I was certainly considering a kiss’

Floyd on Gillian

What were you hoping for?

A woman who was either really nice or such a disaster that it was comedic gold. Luckily, it was the former.

First impressions?

She turned up 10 minutes late. As someone who hasn’t been on time since 1987, I was instantly impressed.

What did you talk about?

The importance of being a decent human being.

Any awkward moments?

Gillian once worked on a cruise ship and I blurted out, “What woman wouldn’t want to work with lots of seamen.”

Good table manners?

Excellent. She finished all her greens.

Best thing about Gillian?

Her caring nature. I get the feeling Gillian is one of those awesome people who cannot see their own awesomeness.

Would you introduce her to your friends?

She’d be welcomed with open arms.

Describe her in three words

Fiery, kind, joyful.

What do you think she made of you?

A slightly paler James Bond.

Did you go on somewhere?

For cocktails.

And... did you kiss?

Sadly not. I was certainly considering it, but at that moment a tourist came asking for directions. Classic.

If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?

If there is a next time I will suggest somewhere more relaxed.

Marks out of 10?

8.

Would you meet again?

Yes. Definitely.

Gillian on Floyd

What were you hoping for?

Gerard Butler.

First impressions?

He was confident, and forgiving about my tardiness.

What did you talk about?

Teaching children with special needs, scars from dog attacks, snack packs.

Any awkward moments?

Conversation flowed well.

Good table manners?

Very good.

Best thing about Floyd?

His openness, and he kept me laughing all night.

Would you introduce him to your friends?

They’d enjoy his company as much as I did.

Describe him in three words

Charismatic, caring, funny.

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What do you think he made of you?

Slightly out of the box, with a warped sense of humour.

Did you go on somewhere?

Yes. High five for staying until closing time, twice!

And... did you kiss?

A double peck on the cheek.

If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?

A tourist asking for directions just as my bus arrived meant I didn’t get to ask for his number.

Marks out of 10?

A solid 9.99.

Would you meet again?

The date was great craic, so why not?

• Gillian and Floyd ate at Searcys at the Gherkin, London EC3.

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