Local Bloke… Shane Sonego From Coogee

By Em Allen on February 4, 2014 in

Coogee resident and Audi sales guru Shane Sonego shares his local favourites with The Beast…

How long have you lived here?
I have been living in Coogee for 15 years, but I’m a born and bred Maroubra local at heart.

What’s your favourite beach?
There is no better beach than Maroubra. I love the place.

What’s your favourite eatery?
At the moment it’s Tapavino down near Customs House at Circular Quay. It’s got such a cool vibe and the food and wine are amazing.

Do you have a favourite sporting team?
The South Sydney Rabbitohs – go the bunnies! I can’t wait for the next season to begin.

Where do you like to have a drink?
With summer upon us, I like anywhere with a view of the ocean. Bondi Icebergs is definitely a favourite. I also love North Bondi Fish, which opened at the old North Bondi Italian site below the RSL. Matt Moran certainly knows how to create a great venue.

What music are you into at the moment?
I love all types of music. That said, I think Lorde is cool and I really like Avicii. They sound particularly good when played through the speakers of an Audi.

What do you get up to on the weekends?
I’m in sales so I work a lot of weekends, but when I’m off I love getting out for a surf or going for a nice lunch with my wife.

What do you do for work?
I work for Audi Centre Sydney in sales. If you’re after a great new car I am the person to talk to. You can give me a call any time on 0404 877 793.

What’s your favourite thing about your work?
The cars I get to drive. Audi build the best cars in the world and I’m lucky enough to get to drive them day in, day out. And I work with a great bunch of people too, which means getting up and going to work is something I actually look forward to.

Who is your favourite person?
My wife, Angela. She is the most caring and loving person I have ever known. She is an absolute saint
for putting up with me and I can’t imagine what my life would be like without her.

Do you have a favourite quote?
“Even after all this time, the sun never says to the Earth: ‘You owe me’. Look what happens to a love like that – it lights up the whole sky.”

Do you have any other words of wisdom for readers of The Beast?
Don’t rush through life; try to live in the moment and enjoy every day. You’ll find that it all passes by very quickly.