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Seeing how ideas turn into reality
What inspires you?
People who don't give up even when facing serious life challenges
Strongest influences.
My dad, who never gave up and my best friend who carries on being positive, even though life is caving in all around him
Other interests.
My family, travelling and exploring, (digital) photography, being outdoors, sailing (beginners), food and drink
Favourite quotation.
"The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." Nelson Mandela
Best decision.
Leaving the corporate world in March 2003 and setting up on my own again
Greatest regret.
Not having taken a gap year to travel the world between school and university and not leaving the corporate world earlier
Happiest business moment.
Every large sale that I have achieved in any business I have been involved in
What would you change about British business if you were given the opportunity?
Cut the red tape that stifles small businesses
Most admired businessperson.
I know it's not very original, but it is that Branson feller
Fantasy job.
Having a team of people who can turn my ideas into reality without me having to do any of the hard work
Least favourite personal characteristic.
My impatience and being hot-tempered
Pet hate/s.
Speed cameras, people who don't take responsibility for their own lives, arrogant people
Most over-used phrase.
My wife says my most overused phrases are: 'I'll finish in ten minutes' and 'I'll just check my emails'
Other people's most over-used phrase.
'To be honest', 'It wasn't my fault….'
What or who makes you laugh?
'Frasier', 'Becker', 'The Simpsons' and Monthy Python. An evening out with my old school mates (or any other 'mates' for that matter).
Favourite city.
Stockholm
Greatest extravagance/s.
Eating out, wine and holidays
Current reading.
'High Society' - Ben Elton; 'The Complete Guide to Digital Photography' - Michael Freeman
Favourite albums.
'Bat Out of Hell' - Meatloaf; 'The Platinum Collection' - Queen, 'Who's Next' - The Who, 'Tommy' - The Who'
