Grew up in South Ockendon. Lived at 18 Foyle Drive. Secondary education at Culverhouse School for Boys. After gaining further qualifications at clollege I started work in stockbroking. I took a break in 1980 to try my hand at running an off-llicense but returned to the city in the market making side of the stock and shares industry.
I spent my teens in the 1960's which I really . enjoyed. In the early seventies I worked partime behind the bar at the Roundhouse and subsequently as a mobile DJ, both with with my good friend Ken Smith. Married in 1974, devorced 1999, fathered 4 boys and have 4 grandsons and at last a grand-daughter. i enjoy raising funds for charity.