Expert Interview

Allen Walker is 40 years old was born and raised in Wilmington, NC. Allen was an adventurous boy who spent his time building and exploring the outdoors. At age 22 he dropped out of East Carolina University to buy his first home in Castle Haynes.  Now the father of 3 children, Skye, Ava and Dan, he still resides in that same home.  Now the home goes by the name, Walker World, and it has been rebuilt to an artists paradise. 

1. Please describe Walker World to us.

2. What was the reason and vision behind Walker World? 

3. This house has an amazing amount of art work- are you an artist your self?  

4. How did you build this enormous home? - any professional help or strictly your self and friends? 

the reason and vision behind Walker World? 

5. Walker world is a very secluded home, but so many people flock to it every day. Have you always been the outgoing welcoming man that you are today? 

6. Your ex wife and you were together for quiet awhile, what was your life life while the two of you were together? 

7. Did she share a similar vision and lifestyle as you? 

8. You are such a warm and loving guy -How do you think you friendships with others effected your marriage? 

9. Do you think their was a definite reason for the divorce? 

10. How that you are a bachelor how have you changed? 

 11. You seem to be flooded with love from everyone around you- has the popularity of Walker World helped you get through the divorce? 

12. When do you get time to your self? And do you enjoy that time? 

Thomas Purdy, well Purdy for short, has been Allen Walkers close friend for his entire life. Purdy is 10 years older then Allen at age 50, and grew up in Wilmington, NC.  He was known for being rebellious bad boy and family friends of the Walker's.  Allen recalls being by Purdy's side and saving Purdy from the law several times. Allen describes their relationship as brothers- but Allen sees himself as the big brother to Purdy.  When Allen moved to Castle Haynes he built an adjacent log cabin on his property for Purdy to live at. Now Purdy spends his time drinking PBR and helping Walker maintain the land. 

1. Purdy how long have you know Allen? 

2. What kind of relationship did the two of you have growing up? 

3. Do you remember the kind of activities or trouble did the two of you get into? 

4. What was Walker like as a young man? 

5. What kind of people did Walker attract? Did he fit into any cliques? 

6. What was your reaction when walker dropped out of school to move to Castle Haynes? 

7. When did you start helping him build his house? And what was the initial process like? 

8. Who was the first to suggest living together at Walker World? 

9. What has kept the two of you so close for so long? 

10. Do you have your own family or is Walker your family? 

11. Why do you want to live at Walker world?  

12. What about this place makes it home to you? 

13. Do you think you'll ever leave or stay here for good?