Whether it’s with a colour-tinged Mohawk or the innovative ‘palti-hit’, KP has been a trendsetter both on and off the field. The charismatic batsman, who occupies the sporting stratosphere, would choose to be a pilot in a non-cricketing life. We take off on a flight of fancy with one of IPL’s most colourful personalities, Kevin Pietersen.

Excerpts from KP’s brunch-time chat with iplt20.com:

1. Nickname: KP

2. Idol: My little boy, Dylan

3. Life’s mantra: What will be, will be. I try as hard as I can to give myself the best opportunity to be successful

4. Favourite cuisine: Meat

5. Favourite beverage: I’m not really a big drinker. I don’t have a favourite drink.

6. I can’t do without: Sweets

7. Favourite movie: Braveheart

8. Favourite band: I listen to all sorts of different music. I don’t have a favourite band.

9. Style statement: Be yourself. Don’t be a sheep; don’t follow [others]. Be yourself; be different

10. Favourite TV series: Entourage

11. Best pal in cricket: I have lots of very good friends in cricket but I like to keep my best friends away from cricket.

12. Best bowler I’ve faced: Mohammad Asif

13. Worst bowler I’ve faced: I wouldn’t like to say.

14. Favourite shot: My favourite regulation shot is the drive down the ground because then I know that I am playing well. Then the switch-hit is something that I was lucky enough to bring into the game. It changed the game, which was cool. That’s what I am known for and it’s a pretty good shot. The palti hit!

15. Best bowler in the world: Saeed Ajmal

16. Best batsman in the world: Jacques Kallis 17. Favourite stadium in the world: Adelaide Oval 18. Best innings: I have had a few enjoyable ones. I think the toughest one is the 151 in Colombo. It’s been the toughest innings I have ever played because of the pure heat. 19. If I weren’t a cricketer I’d be a: Pilot 20. Bowler I wouldn’t want to face right now: Mohammad Asif