Why did you get into printing?
Printing runs in the family, so it was either that or Leyland Motors – and look what happened to them
Who would play you in a movie about your life?
Burt Reynolds but back in his 1970s Smokey and the Bandit days… I know he looks nothing like me, but I think he’s cool
What was your childhood obsession?
Skateboarding
What is your dream bit of kit?
VW Camper Van, a brand new one with all the bits on. Not the old-style ones, I know they’re cool but they don’t appear that comfy to me
What would you most like to print?
Loads of 16pp A4 mixed up with a handful of high-margin bespoke jobs. Can I have that every month including summer, please?
What is your favourite film?
O Brother, Where Art Thou? is one of my favourites
What is your favourite TV programme?
The Mighty Boosh
Who or what do you hate the most?
I’m not a fan of KFC
Who do you admire most in the industry?
I don’t know that many, but the Tolleys at Prime and Jon Bailey at ProCo are doing good things
What is your favourite phrase or saying?
‘Bollocks’
What is your favourite album?
De La Soul’s 3 Feet High and Rising
Who would you like to be stuck on a desert island with?
Ray Mears, he can light the fire. Bear Grylls, he can kill a wild boar. And Jamie Oliver can cook it all… Me and the wife can chill on the beach while some nondescript servant waits on us
What piece of kit would you like to see invented?
A time machine, but only I would have rights to it
Most embarrassing moment?
It was so embarrassing, I can’t tell you about it
Where would you like to be right now?
The Bahamas
What’s your worst fashion disaster?
It’s got to be the 1980s - white socks and jumpers tucked in
Which superpower would you like to have?
All of Spider Man’s powers
Who would be your favourite party guests?
The Two Ronnies
What is the worst kind of print?
Stuff you don’t get paid for
What was the best business deal that you’ve pulled off?
I’m no Alan Sugar
Life is…?
Pretty good
