Can eccentrics change the world?

John Ward: No! – only light bulbs… 

When did you make your first eccentric invention and what was it?

Circa 1968! - an electric spoon, which I still have!

You are considered one of Britain’s most prolific and well known eccentric inventors. Which of your inventions are your most favorite?

Too many to think about! Perhaps the Musical Frying pan!

As an eccentric, featured heavily in the press and media, what do you personally think are the most important qualities of an eccentric?

Don’t ask me! - I think it’s everybody else that is out of pace!

Humour is a wonderful trait of yours, as with many eccentrics, there always seems to be a sense of joy and remarkability! Why do you think this is?

Not being able to be in ‘Carry On Insane’ springs to mind!

Are eccentrics to be taken seriously, especially when the media use the opportunity to undermine the integrity of person and their valid experience. Why are eccentrics important in society?

Not sure - the ability to carry on smiling while the rest of the place is falling apart I suppose!

What makes someone become eccentric – a personal driving force of special and uniqueness?

I have no idea! - I was merely labelled as such and it’s something I grew up with really!

You are the designated inventor for the British Monster Raving Loony Party? How did that happen and what does it mean (roles and responsibilities etc.)??

Minister for Inventions by Davy Such - bless him - and the idea was I was to be in charge of the inventing side of the Party but alas he left us too soon in Life…

What are you working on at the moment and where do you get all your ideas from?

One or two things but top secret! - will let you know in due course!

When people have seen something of your unique work - what are the most memorable moments to date?

Getting away with it all I suppose! - too many to mention really, wait till I do the ‘book’!

Eccentric City meets eccentric inventor John Ward at their Eccentric Auction.