What is your nickname?
Samways is my out-of-work nickname and in work I’m shortened to Ry – and Ry Ry if they are after help!
Why did you get into printing?
I was interested in graphic design
What would be your dream job?
Full-time entertainer or editor on YouTube
Who would play you in a movie about your life?
Clark Kent (Henry Cavill)
What is your dream bit of kit?
Fully working superman outfit and cape with powers
What is your favourite film?
The Wolf of Wall Street
What is your favourite TV programme?
The Walking Dead
Who or what do you hate the most?
I hate it when people don’t return borrowed things to their rightful place
Who do you admire most in the industry?
I am going to have to say David Richards, our technical and commercial director here at Amberley Labels, whose help and guidance saw me through my apprenticeship and go on to win your PrintWeek Award for Trainee of the Year
What was your childhood obsession?
Dinosaurs followed by cars
What is your favourite phrase or saying?
Success demands sacrifice
What is your favourite album?
American Idiot by Green Day
Who would you like to be stuck on a desert island with?
Bear Grylls, as he knows how to survive!
What’s your greatest fear?
Deep dark water...
Who or what makes you laugh?
Comedian Micky Flanagan
Most embarrassing moment?
My mum talking about my habits as a toddler and child to others without my consent!
Which superpower would you like to have?
Superman’s
Where would you go if you could time-travel?
Early 15th-century Rome
What was your worst fashion disaster?
Having to dress as Santa for a school Christmas play. Not only did I have to wear the costume but the band that held my beard in place broke while I was on stage, so I had to hold it in place using my mouth. I managed to play it cool so I got away with it!
Where would you like to be right now?
Somewhere exotic, or with a historic environment like Rome, Venice or Egypt
What advice would you give to your teenage self?
To be much more confident in myself
How would you like to be remembered?
Maybe for being successful in what I do or for doing a particular thing. Hopefully I have time to achieve a few things first, so hopefully they’ll be things I’ll be remembered for...
