In the March 6 issue of 8 Days, 44-year-old actor Tay Ping Hui was asked a series of questions about his upcoming film, having kids and politics.

Here is a snippet of what he said when he was queried about his political ambitions:

Are you still in Young PAP?

Actually, I dunno leh. Maybe I'm too old. The word "young" and "me" don't go together anymore.

[Hint to PAP leaders: The age limit for Young PAP is 40 years old. I am too old for them. Time to promote me to be a PAP MP.]

We all thought the next step in the evolution of Tay Ping Hui would be politician. Instead, you went and became a director.

I think we can have a lot of platforms in life at the same time, simultaneously. I mean, look at Janice [Koh]. She's on TV, she's a stage actress and she's an NMP. And she speaks beautifully. So you can have multiple platforms in a single life. I don't think moving from an actor to a director would necessarily delay other possibilities. I believe anything is possible, and my options are always open. If I can give back and somehow make a difference, I would. If there was something I feel strongly about, I will always speak up, even if I may not always toe the line.

[Hint to PAP leaders: I can multi-task like other PAP back-benchers and take on many roles. But I will not toe the line like other PAP back-benchers. ]

You've also tweeted about elderly people, the government and education. Are these posts part of a drive to keep future political ambitions in sight? Or just something you felt at that point in time?

Just something I felt at that point. When I saw the elderly guy, I was sitting in my car in an indoor carpark. I saw him shuffling along. He couldn't even walk properly. He would pull his cart a little, then shuffle to it. At that point - I'm not afraid to say - I actually teared. I have a soft spot for older people.  It means a lot to me that they are taken care of. I got out of my car and gave the old man $50. Not 'cos I felt he would want it or need it, but 'cos I respect him for working hard and trying to make a living.

[Hint to PAP leaders: Remember the PAP leader who cried the last election? I can do that too.  I am a man of the people and I can emphatise with ordinary folks.]

The next General Elections is in two years' time and this man is eager to enter politics.

What do the leaders of the PAP think? Well, author Christopher Hitchens once said "politics is show business for ugly people."

Tay could just turn things around.

Here are nine reasons why PAP must have him as PAP's standard bearer.

1. He has street cred.

In his three-page 8 Days interview, he uttered f***  6 times, sh**t 3 times, a**hole once, and c**k once.

2. He likes to lord it over STOMP others. 

Source: Tay Ping Hui Twitter

3. He is not a fan of the government's foreign talent policies. We need more people like him running the country.

 Source: Tay Ping Hui Instagram

Source: Tay Ping Hui Twitter

4. He is not a fan of the government's White Paper on Population either.

Source: Tay Ping Hui Twitter

5. He is already behaving like a senior politician.

Source: Tay Ping Hui Twitter

Source: Lee Hsien Loong Facebook 

6. Being diplomatic is not his strong suit. That's why he should be the Foreign Affairs Minister and stick it to others.

Source: Tay Ping Hui Twitter

7. He can be an Education Minister because he can be encouraging.

 Source: Tay Ping Hui Twitter

8. His ideas for the Transport Ministry is ahead of his time. 

Source: Tay Ping Hui Twitter

Source: Tay Ping Hui Twitter

9. Unlike most politicians, he actually has a sense of humour. 

Source: Tay Ping Hui Twitter

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