Hello everyone! Patient Zero here. Please don't hesitate to drop me a message, either on my talk page or via email.
I started my placement as a student teacher in October 2025 and then realised it wasn't for me, in addition to dealing with some chronic, undiagnosed health issues which affected my ability to attend and participate fully, so have ended up with a bit of spare time on my hands again.
Feel free to call me PZ (or any other nickname you can think of). People often ask me why I chose my username; here is an explanation! I started editing Wikipedia as a teenager; I am now in my twenties, and am proud to say I was a (relatively active!) Wikipedia editor for over a decade prior to my semi-retirement. I'm also British, so you may see me using British English in conversation on talk pages.
In my spare time, I like watching Formula 1 races (I am a fan of the McLaren racing team, as well as both of their drivers, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri), playing squash, taking part in cross-country running, learning languages, building LEGO models, playing chess, and playing video games.
I hold an undergraduate degree in law and a Masters degree in criminology; please note, however, that I do not give out legal advice online.
I created my Wikipedia account in January 2014, but started editing more between 2015 and 2018. I then took an on-and-off wikibreak between late 2018 to mid-2021 in order to focus on my law degree (hence the gap in my contributions), before returning in 2021. I then decided to semi-retire in late 2025 due to ongoing real-life commitments, only to return again a few months later... this place has a way of pulling you back, doesn't it?
I also used to volunteer with Wikimedia UK, and so you may have seen me editing from my training account whenever I partook in any outreach work.
I speak several languages to varying degrees, and welcome correspondence in French, Spanish, or Welsh over on my frwiki/eswiki/cywiki talk pages. This will not result in any delay in my response, as I have global notifications enabled.
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More information My barnstars and awards ...
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Brianhe RfA Appreciation award |
| Thank you for participating at my RfA. Your support was very much appreciated even if I did get a bit scorched. Brianhe (talk) 02:58, 6 February 2016 (UTC) |
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The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar |
| Thank you for supporting me at rollback right request (although I am still working on it)! Also, your acts of kindness, such as simply saying hello to me on my talk page, is very appreciated! William2001(talk) 06:52, 9 February 2016 (UTC) |
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7&6=thirteen (☎) has given you a Dobos torte to enjoy! Seven layers of fun because you deserve it.
To give a Dobos torte and spread the WikiLove, just place {{subst:Dobos Torte}} on someone else's talkpage, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or a good friend. |
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The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar |
| Keep up the good vibes. 7&6=thirteen (☎) 17:53, 26 February 2016 (UTC) |
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The Special Barnstar |
| :) — Calvin999 17:09, 3 April 2016 (UTC) |
friend of the wiki, terror of vandals
Thank you for your impeccable kindness that make you one of those who create a sunshiny world, and your tireless efforts at combating vandalism with an exemplary spirit. Indeed, you are an awesome Wikipedian!
Sainsf (talk · contribs) 05:49, 6 May 2016 (UTC)
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Thought I recognised my old mucker from somewhere! Bon appetit ;) Muffled Pocketed 17:13, 29 May 2016 (UTC) |
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The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar |
Thank you for everything over the past few weeks, ranging from reverting vandalism on my talk to your friendship. I also wanted to return the favour for the barnstar you gave me. Enjoy this!  Class455 (talk) 19:36, 24 August 2016 (UTC) |
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The Anti-Vandalism Barnstar |
| Right back atcha' ;) Linguist If you reply here, please add {{ping|Linguist111}} to your message 19:13, 11 November 2016 (UTC) |
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The Minor Barnstar |
| This barnstar is awarded to Patient Zero for copy edits totaling between 1 and 3,999 words (including bonus and rollover words) during the GOCE January 2017 Backlog Elimination Drive. Congratulations, and thank you for your contributions! Miniapolis 20:49, 3 February 2017 (UTC) |
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The Original Barnstar |
| Hi, i'm giving you a barnstar because I think you deserve it. Happy vacation as well! Dinosaur TrexXX33 (chat?) 13:06, 19 August 2021 (UTC) |
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Thanks for your work reverting vandalism! You've beaten me to at least three pages on the recent changes. Have a wonderful week! Schrödinger's jellyfish ✉ 03:26, 18 January 2024 (UTC) |
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The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar |
| Thanks for helping me out on my talk page! Geardona (talk to me?) 01:09, 20 January 2024 (UTC) |
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