'I have to say what I think'<\/p>\n
Indonesian men's doubles badminton player Rexy Ronald Mainaky
\nhas been in the spotlight since he and partner Ricky Ahmad
\nSubagja took the world top spot in 1993, but he is retiring at
\nthe end of this year.<\/p>\n
The former chairman of the Players Board has been known for
\nhis bad temper on the court and his outspoken behavior that has
\nsometimes upset the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI)
\nofficials.<\/p>\n
Rexy has collected many titles, including winning the 1996
\nOlympic gold. However, he did not clinch a gold from the
\nSoutheast Asian (SEA) Games. Unfortunately, his age does not
\nallow him to play. The 31-year-old shuttler will start a new
\ncareer as a coach on Jan. 10 in England. He was appointed to help
\nthe England national team improve its performance, especially in
\nthe doubles sectors, prior to the World Championships in Seville,
\nSpain, in May. Born in Ternate on March 9, 1968, the father of
\ntwo spoke to The Jakarta Post's Primastuti Handayani.<\/p>\n
Question: If you had a choice, what would you be doing now?<\/p>\n
Answer: If I had a choice, I wouldn't be a badminton player. I would
\nset up a small team whose members are former players.<\/p>\n
The team's task would be to go throughout the country seeking
\nfresh young talent to be groomed as good players.<\/p>\n
Q: Which trait do you most like about yourself?<\/p>\n
A: I'm a very outspoken person. I have to say what I think.<\/p>\n
Q: And deplore?<\/p>\n
A: People say I sulk. But I'm learning to deal with this bad
\ncharacteristic.<\/p>\n
Q: Who do you admire?<\/p>\n
A: My parents.<\/p>\n
Q: What kind of clothes do you like to wear?<\/p>\n
A: Anything casual that makes me feel confident. I don't care
\nabout brands, but I love blue clothes.<\/p>\n
Q: What was the last book you read?<\/p>\n
A: I have never read books. I only read newspapers but The
\nJakarta Post is not one of them. Ha..ha..ha...<\/p>\n
Q: What makes you angry?<\/p>\n
A: I hate to see injustice, especially when it happens to the
\nunderdog. I guess it's a family characteristic. Most members of
\nthe family have this characteristic.<\/p>\n
Q: When was the last time you were angry?<\/p>\n
A: Every time I'm out on the street. I cannot understand why
\nother drivers, especially of public transportation vehicles,
\ndrive recklessly without even thinking of others' safety. And
\nthat really makes me sick. So I'm always angry whenever I drive.<\/p>\n
Q: What characteristics do you dislike in others?<\/p>\n
A: Hypocrisy.<\/p>\n
Q: Are we alone in the universe?<\/p>\n
A: Definitely not. Without other human beings we can't do
\nanything in the world. Without fans, Ricky and I wouldn't be who
\nwe are right now.<\/p>\n
Q: What makes you laugh?<\/p>\n
A: Whenever I see someone denying something they did and then
\nacting as if he or she didn't do it at all.<\/p>\n
Q: And cry?<\/p>\n
A: When I'm alone and remember my late father ... The memory of
\nhim always makes me cry.<\/p>\n
Q: What is your favorite smell?<\/p>\n
A: I like the fresh smell of perfume but I don't like any
\nspecific fragrance.<\/p>\n
Q: If there was something you could change about your appearance,
\nwhat would it be?<\/p>\n
A: People say I'm bad tempered and it reflects badly on my
\nappearance. I want to change that because of my age. Ha..ha...<\/p>\n
Q: What makes life worth living?<\/p>\n
A: If we can do our best, we must do it.<\/p>\n
Q: Do you have a favorite song?<\/p>\n
A: Anything romantic.<\/p>\n
Q: And movie?<\/p>\n
A: Any kind of action movie.<\/p>\n
Q: What is your favorite food?<\/p>\n
A: Noodles.<\/p>\n
Q: What characteristics do you love in women?<\/p>\n
A: If they are caring and passionate.<\/p>\n
Q: Do you ever worry about your weight?<\/p>\n
A: I'm always worried about my weight. Not only because it can
\ninterfere with my performance on the court but mostly because
\nbeing overweight can cause many diseases. I'm really afraid of
\ngetting sick.<\/p>\n
Q: Where is your favorite hangout?<\/p>\n
A: Home. I love to stay at home during my spare time.<\/p>\n
Q: What has been the cost of popularity?<\/p>\n
A: My youth. My first ambition was to become a sailor. My time
\nfor my family, especially my younger brothers.<\/p>\n
Q: What will you do say, 20 years from now?<\/p>\n
A: If I live long enough, I want to see my athletes' performance.
\nI also want to see how my kids grow and what they will become. It
\nreflects on my success in educating them.<\/p>\n
Q: How would you like to be remembered?<\/p>\n
A: I have been known as a temperamental player and I want to be
\nremembered as that. My bad temper has helped me reach all my
\ngoals in life. I'm very outspoken off the court and my style is
\nvery attractive on the court. People love it.<\/p>\n
Q: If the world were going to end in 24 hours, what would you do?<\/p>\n
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