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What do you prefer to be called?: My friends use my nickname, “J” (but I don’t mind “JV” and “JVC”).
How do you say your surname?: Chamary is pronounced “sham-a-ree” (first syllable as in champagne).
Where do you live?: I’m based in Bristol, UK (for those who need to know my timezone).

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