I went to Haberdashers Askes Boys school in New Cross from 1971-76. I wasn't the greatest of academic students and did just enough to get by. My favourite subjects were English Language and English Literature. I shall be eternally grateful to both Mr A.J. "Tony" Harding and Mr Francis Yurksaitis for their encouragement and guidance in those two subjects.

I spent most of my working life in the film industry as a freelance camera technician.

I have also fitted safety rails, been a painter and decorator and a driver.

It has been an interesting journey. I live with my wife Yvonne in Buckinghamshire and have two wonderful children and two gorgeous grandchildren.