He’s now 52 years old and married with two teenage sons (17 and 15). In his spare time he enjoys heading out on his road bike. He is also a keen woodworker and DIYer. He will celebrate 25 years working at historic Baddeley Brothers in London later this year.
Why did you get into printing?
Printing is in the family! I’m never sure if it is ink or blood that runs through my veins
What would be your dream job?
I would love to have been a joiner or cabinet maker
Who would play you in a movie about your life?
Will Ferrell
What is your favourite film?
Monty Python’s Life of Brian. A line from this film can always be fitted into everyday life
What is your favourite TV programme?
Breaking Bad. I have to admit I have watched it more than once, and enjoyed it each time
What is your favourite album?
I honestly cannot choose a favourite; I have had to give a top three in no particular order: Pink Floyd, Pulse; Simple Minds, Live in the City of Light; Oasis, Definitely Maybe
Sweet or savoury?
Savoury! Homemade sausage rolls
Who or what do you dislike most?
What I dislike the most is seeing rubbish in the hedgerows whilst I am out on my road bike
Who do you admire most in the industry?
I don’t admire just one person; I admire all of the company directors in our industry who managed to successfully navigate through Covid and remain in business today
What is your favourite phrase or saying?
‘A day saved at the beginning is two days saved at the end’. What does this mean? I always try to get ahead, if I can do it now I will do it now. If it can be done today it will be done today. I never put anything off until tomorrow
Cat or dog, or…?
Dog! There is no better welcome home than from my cocker spaniel after a long day at work
What is your greatest luxury?
My home and family
Who would you like to be stuck on a desert island with?
The actor Toby Jones. Maybe we can be The Island Detectorists!
Who or what makes you laugh?
Micky Flanagan makes me roar with laughter. I can find his comedy in everyday life
Most embarrassing moment?
Back in the 1980s when I was 16 and at school, my friends ordered a stripper to arrive during lunch
Where would you like to be right now?
On holiday with my family would be most acceptable
What’s your worst fashion disaster?
Fashion?! What is fashion?!
What is the worst kind of print?
All print has its place, but I prefer the traditional methods of print
What advice would you give to your teenage self?
Try not to worry so much about the future
How would you like to be remembered?
As someone who always tried their best
