Babsie

When I look at this photo in my album, I see things clearly. My boyfriend had a van which we painted with psychedelic colours. We always travelled light. Just a few pairs of bell‑bottom pants and vests for him, full long skirts and wide‑sleeved blouses, my beloved headscarves and the guitar. We used to wear sandals but I walked barefoot most of the time anyway. We lived with our friends in a commune. We ate vegetarian food which we grew in our garden and I also made jewellery which I sold at a fair. Long beaded necklaces, wristbands with flowers and headbands were very popular then. I loved my life! I was very cheerful and outgoing. People liked me and I liked them. We used to have a lot of discussions about changing the world for the better.

Liam

Yeah, I still have my tattoos although they don’t look so good anymore. But I no longer wear a mohawk - I’m bald, and took the studs out of my ears and nose, haha. Being a punk gave me a sense of belonging. We opposed the government and didn’t want to conform with the norms and it was OK because we weren’t rejected by people from our group. We were angry and rebellious! I remember how cool it was to shock the elderly with our looks. What would I give to put on my drainpipe jeans, army boots, a leather jacket and studded wristband again! At my age I can’t do pogo, not unless I threw away my cane, anyway. Kids these days only spend time playing computers. Where’s the fun in that?! It’s better to be adventurous and try new things.

Josephine

I am an introvert, although people think of me as an outgoing and cheerful person. It’s just a pose. To be honest I’m emotional, sensitive and shy. I like listening to deep music with poetic lyrics. My mother thinks I'm too alienated and she thinks I shouldn’t wear such heavy makeup but I like my pitch black hair, eyeliner and lipstick. They help me express the feeling of sadness, melancholy and pessimism. I don’t think my character is going to change dramatically in the future but I would like to become more optimistic and cheerful because people who are optimistic are happy.

Jeronimo

I love my life. I’m a perfectionist at work and at home and I’m really independent. My friends see me as smart, self‑confident and hardworking but what can you do when you are a freelancer and want to be fashionable in a big city? Besides, I am influenced by those who are around me. We are all full of energy, adventurous, we often work out and we enjoy going to glamorous cafes and restaurants. And all of us are supportive of one another. It doesn’t seem too humble but I don’t really care. I can’t imagine I can turn into a lazy, grumpy couch potato, who fears everything life has in store for you.