T H E W R A P
When I’m at Sydney’s Wayside Chapel
I love to... “Buy something at the second-
hand shop, chat to the visitors, pat the dogs
and check out the bees on the rooftop.”
What’s one thing people might not know
about the Wayside Chapel? “It hosts the
best Christmas Day street party in NSW.”
What’s the aim with
Wayside’s Heart Cafe in
Bondi Beach? “To raise
money for the Wingspan
Project [a training and
employment initiative that
helps disadvantaged people
aged 17-25 years old] and
to support unemployed
young people get into paid
hospitality traineeships.”
What would you
recommend we order? “The
Middle Eastern Breakfast,
$18 [poached free-range
eggs, minted labne, haloumi,
harissa, tomato and
pomegranate salad on
sourdough bread].”( left)
I wish people would... “Donate clothes,
money and time to Wayside. People
can donate at waysidechapel.org.au.”
What or whom motivates you? “My
children [Audrey, 17, Albee, 13 and
stepdaughter Holiday Sidewinder, 28].”
Your all-time favourite movie?
“Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless
Mind [2004].” ( left)What TV shows are you currently binge-
watching? “Our Planet [Netflix] and The
Weekly With Charlie Pickering [ABC-TV].”
Do you have a favourite quote or saying?
“No man is a financial plan.”
The last book you read? “My Israel Question
by Antony Loewenstein.” (above)
How do you prioritise self-care? “Secure
your own oxygen mask before you
assist others.”
What has been your proudest moment?
“My Buddhist-practising father tells me
pride is not recommended.”
Who would be at your dream dinner
party? “Never meet your heroes! I’d
love to bring both my grandmothers
back from the grave and discover if all
the rumours are true. Sadly, I never
met either of them.”
Is there one thing we would be surprised
to learn about you? “My
brother suffers acutely
from schizophrenia.”
When you travel, what do
you miss most from home?
“Not much! Hopefully I’m
fully immersed where I am.”
In-flight essentials?
“Podcasts, a cardigan and
a friendly neighbouring
passenger to lie on.”
Your ideal escape?
“Bali.” (above right)
What is your favourite
hotel? “Wadi Rum
Bedouin Camp,
Jordan.” (centre)
Drink of choice? “Milky oolong [tea].”
Favourite workout? “Bouldering [rock
climbing], canyoning, yoga-ing, salsa-ing.”
Guilty pleasure? “Hot cup of tea in bed.
With very little guilt.”
What are you currently listening to?
“My neighbour’s DJ sets.”
What scares you? “Ignorance.”
What is your most prized possession?
“My partially possessed home.”
Finish this sentence: Love is... “Care.”REVERED ACTOR AND
WAYSIDE CHAPEL
AMBASSADOR CLAUDIA
KARVAN TALKS DREAM
DINNER PARTY GUESTS, HER
FAVOURITE MOVIE AND A
NOT-SO-GUILTY PLEASURETHE LIFE
154 INSTYLE SEPTEMBER, 2019