Expat Interview – Dennis Norton
Dennis Norton from Benalmádena is our expat in the interview hotseat this week. Originally from Edinburgh, Dennis now owns and runs a busy hairdressing salon in Benalmádena pueblo. Enjoy finding out more!
When did you move to Spain, and where from?
In 1986 from edinburgh
Who came with you?
Alone
Where in Spain do you live now?
Benalmádena
What things (apart from loved ones) do you miss from your country of birth?
Nothing
Do you work? As what?
Owner of hairdressing salón
How are you with speaking Spanish?
Fluent
If you could change one thing about Spain… what would that be?
The legal side of things, paperwork and corruption and Andalucían mentality
What are the best things about living in Spain?
The pace of life, food, culture and of course the weather
What are your favourite Spanish dishes?
Paella and tapas
What is the predominant nationality of your friends in Spain?
Spanish, South American
If you won the Euromilliones – would you still live where you currently are? Why? Why not?
Yes 100% been on both sides had money had the life and wouldnt thank you for it again
If a movie was made about your life – who would play you? Why?
Paul O’Grady as I can imagine being just the same at his age
If you had to describe yourself as a cocktail… what would you be, and why?
The rocket,full of energy and good fun
Right – now is the chance to tell us all about your business/website/blog if you have one (or more of course).
Hollywood Hair studio in Benalmádena pueblo, is a very well established Hair & beauty salón with a fantastic team of people dealing with all aspects of Hair Nails and massage. You can find out more on the Facebook page HERE

Elle, along with Alan, is the owner of Spain Buddy and the busy web design business – Spain Web Design by Gandy-Draper.
Born a “Norverner”, she then spent most of her life “Dann Saff” before moving to Spain in 2006. Elle’s loves are Alan, the internet, dogs, good food, and dry white wine – although not necessarily in that order.