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Snapshot - The emergency doctor

We asked Dagmar Zillig to answer a set of questions about her favorite food, pastimes and routines.

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Name: Dagmar Zillig

Age: 52

Place of Birth: Eberswalde

Family Status: Married

Children? No

Job: Emergency surgeon

Education: High school diploma/ Degree in medicine

How do I start my day? With a cup of coffee

What's typically German?
Shorts, t-shirt, Birkenstock sandals with socks, camera

Do I have a typical character trait? Open-mindedness

My biggest strength is…I've stayed young at heart

My biggest weakness is…
I eat too much and therefore weigh too much

What do I do in my spare time?
Water sports (sailing, diving), reading and traveling

My favorite food: Fish. Cake.

What music do I listen to? 80s pop and classical music.

What would I like more time for? My husband.

How do I feel about the future?
I look forward to my husband returning from the sea

My philosophy is...I don't have one – having a philosophy is too simplistic

Author: Luna Bolivar (jp)
Editor: Rina Goldenberg