Most Tattooed Man! Lucky Diamond Rich - Guinness World Records

Summary

The speaker, known as 'the most tattooed person in history' by Guinness World Records, shares his journey of body art, starting with his first tattoo at 16 while traveling with a circus. He describes his tattoos as a layering process, with some areas having up to four layers of ink. As a tattoo artist himself, he enjoys the creative process for others. The speaker reflects on the changing societal views on tattoos and how his record has positively impacted public perception. He emphasizes self-acceptance and the joy of living life to the fullest, traveling the world and embracing his unique identity.

Takeaways

• 😄 The speaker considers themselves lucky and is known by friends as 'rich in spirit'.
• 🏆 They hold the Guinness World Record for being the most tattooed person in history.
• 🌍 They have a single, massive tattoo covering their entire body, with some areas having three or four layers of ink.
• 🎭 Their first tattoo, a juggling club, was acquired at 16 while traveling with a circus, placed on the hip to hide from their mother.
• 🌐 The speaker has been tattooed by various artists globally, giving them creative freedom over different body sections.
• 🖌️ Despite their extensive tattoos, they have not been tattooed for about six years and now enjoy tattooing others.
• 👦 As a child, they were inspired by the Guinness World Records book and are honored to be recognized in it.
• 🌈 The speaker's self-esteem is not dependent on others' opinions; they have come to appreciate themselves through their body art.
• 🌟 They believe being the most tattooed person is an honor and a privilege, especially with the current societal acceptance of tattoos.
• 🌟 The Guinness World Record has positively impacted how people perceive them, often recognizing them from the record book.

Q & A

What is the unique record held by the speaker in the Guinness World Records?

The speaker holds the record for being the most tattooed person in history.

How does the speaker describe their tattoos in terms of layers and coverage?

The speaker has more than one layer of ink and in some areas it's three or four layers deep, covering their entire body.

At what age did the speaker get their first tattoo and what was it of?

The speaker got their first tattoo at the age of 16, which was a small juggling club on their hip.

Why did the speaker choose to get their first tattoo on their hip?

The speaker chose to get their first tattoo on their hip because they didn't want their mother to see it.

What was the speaker's profession that allowed them to get tattoos from various artists worldwide?

The speaker was traveling with a circus, which allowed them to get tattoos from different artists around the world.

How does the speaker feel about getting tattoos now compared to the past?

The speaker used to really want to get tattooed quite a lot, but they haven't been tattooed for about six years.

What is the speaker's current profession related to tattoos?

The speaker is a tattoo artist, which allows them to enjoy the buzz of tattooing through doing it for others.

How does the speaker feel about being recognized from the Guinness World Records book?

The speaker feels it's an honor and a privilege to be recognized and have young kids want to take photos with them because they recognize them from the book.

How does the speaker's self-esteem relate to their tattoos and public perception?

The speaker does not get their self-esteem from what others think of them and has come to like themselves after covering their whole body in tattoos.

What does the speaker think about the current time being the best for holding their record?

The speaker believes it's probably the best time to be the most tattooed person in the world due to the reduced stigma attached to tattoos and the recognition from the Guinness World Records.

How does the speaker feel about the public's reaction to their tattoos?

The speaker finds public reactions unpredictable, likening them to the weather, and suggests dealing with them as they come.