Tiffany Cosby interviews Dr Michael Douglas, Editor-at-large of Brief and 2026 Law Society Council member, to find out how he likes to spend his time.
What would an ideal weekend for you look like?
If not off somewhere on holidays, then: a big one with mates Friday, quality time with loved ones Saturday, then video games and footy on Sunday.
What’s a skill you’d love to learn?
I’m trying to get around LiquidText with the ambition of going fully electronic in court. It is a work in progress.
Which do you prefer: museums or art galleries, an infinity pool or a sandy beach, Bali or Berlin? Why?
All of the above. If I had to pick: art galleries (you can learn about the guts of a museum online), beach (waves), then Bali (Bintang shenanigans).
Finish this sentence: Sometimes I’m quite …
Ready for a nap in the middle of the day so I go under the ol’ desk and no one even knows.
Name one thing on your bucket list
WrestleMania: to attend and perform.
What is your daily non-negotiable?
Caffeine, obvs.
Where is a place you’ve always wanted to travel to?
I’m keen to see more of Canada.
Describe your personal ‘brand’ in four words
Nerd, defamation, absurd, BBQ chicken, counting.
What food will always remind you of your childhood and why?
Fish fingers. Classic dad meal; mum was a shift worker. Tasted like sh!t. (Love you, dad.)
If you had a spare 10 minutes right now, how would you use it?
An extra 10 minutes doomscrolling on the loo, sending the most unhinged maymays I can find to friends and acquaintances.
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