Zoë O'Connor

People Development specialist. Passionate about potential, obsessed with books, fixated on 80s music (and not necessarily in that order).

[Zoë O'Connor @zoconnor]

When I was a kid, I thought the #UniversityChallenge teams were actually positioned one on top of the other, like bunk beds. Ridiculous. But I still can't unsee.

[Zoë O'Connor @zoconnor]

@AkaPaulHoward

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@conorsclips I love this for you. And I love this in general. Loved ones never leave us, I believe.

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@MickPuck You put me in mind of Tom Petty in the video for Don't Come Around Here No More. (This is meant as a compliment)

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@JustRockContent I love this song. Randomly, it always reminds me of the Bleasdale drama series, Jake's Progress, from the mid-90s. It featured, perfectly, in one of the episodes, and ai listened to it on a loop at the time.

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@cjtudor @SarahPinborough Judging this book by its cover, I would absolutely grab a copy!

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@Mick_Finnegan So glad that you made it and that you're still here.

[Zoë O'Connor @zoconnor]

@alinadorothea In 2024, I received a LinkedIn DM from a guy I had 1 date with in 2010. I had known him for a few months, but he instantly ghosted me afterwards. At the time, I was mystified and seriously disappointed.

His DM was a follow-up to a conversation we had had 14 years before. Wild.

[TheLizVariant @TheLizVariant]

Life is way too short to hold grudges.

[Zoë O'Connor @zoconnor]

@AkaPaulHoward *that*

though, yes, also today.

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@AkaPaulHoward One of my favourite quotes, Bill Hicks: "I'm just a layer of skin, covering coffee."
I know today feeling so well.

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@TheBorisBecker Just finished your audiobook, Inside. Fascinating! A huge fan since 1985 - I was 12, enthralled by your win. I loved listening to your retelling of matches with Edberg (Agassi, Lendl, and Stich). Be well, my friend, always.

[Zoë O'Connor @zoconnor]

@KeithMalinak @Elisabethmngirl Calamine. The smell of an Irish summer holiday in the 80s. The amount of times that was slathered on my shins by my Granny after a day on Curracloe. The smell is as evocative as gorse.

[Zoë O'Connor @zoconnor]

@ATRightMovies I remember many birthday parties in the 80s involved going to the cinema to see whatever was out at the time. I never liked Bond movies (dont @ me!) and was dismayed at how many birthdays included Roger Moore being inexplicably irresistible. Distinctly remember Octopussy in 83.

[Zoë O'Connor @zoconnor]

@Feargal_Sharkey This is my favourite Undertones' song. The lyrics bring me back to what it felt like living in the early 80s. It's like a time capsule.

[Zoë O'Connor @zoconnor]

@Ryanair !! I've just disembarked Flight FR9611 Dublin to Rome, Seat 24B, and realised that I left behind a hat beneath the seat in front. It's inexpensive but of great sentimental value. Can you help me be reunited? I'm on a return flight, same airport, Monday. @Ryanair_IT

[Zoë O'Connor @zoconnor]

My lovely late Mum loved #CallTheMidwife and we always watched it together on Sundays. Tonight was always going to be sad, but Sister Monica Joan's passing had me in ribbons. Thank you to everyone involved in the show.

[David Axelrod @davidaxelrod]

Why are the @POTUS, the Secy of Defense and @PressSecy all so nonchalant about Russia providing Intel to Iran to help target American forces? https://t.co/0cvF0idypL

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@sophiegrenham I've heard of people (good pals) booking colonoscopies at the same time and keeping each other company during the prep period. Maybe that's it? It's an isolating few days, for sure. I had a party equivalent when it was done and I could eat normally again!

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@MartinSLewis I've picked Corrie. But I want to live on t' street in the 80s or 90s please. Having a drink and a fag with Bet.

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@oconnor_donna @SectigoHQ @letshost Hope this gets sorted.