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Biography
Apparently I was curious from a young age, either disappearing off on an exploration or spending an age examining something which had grabbed my attention (often this involved dismantling things -fortunately I've since learnt the art of re-assembly). To the constant exasperation of my family, "why" became my favourite word. For this I thank my beloved grandmother (a natural teacher who instilled in me the importance of learning from a very young age) and my grandfather (who retired to pursue a degree in archaeology and anthropology.)
After various adventures in hospitality, the music industry and market research, I've evolved into a strategic planner in an ad agency -the perfect role for one who is interested in ideas and questioning the status quo. Asking why is my job -my grandmother would be proud.
Born and raised in Auckland, New Zealand, I am now happily ensconced in London. A bigger pond with more things to investigate. Lovely.
Interests
Words: J.G. Ballard, William Burroughs, Iain (M.) Banks, William Gibson, Philip K. Dick, Hunter S. Thompson, Ernest Hemingway, Martin Amis, Michel Hollebecq, Haruki Murakami...
Print Media: The Guardian, Wired, The Economist, Spectator, The New Yorker, Creative Review...
Television: The Simpsons, The Sopranos, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Deadwood, Entourage...
Music: Ryan Adams, Afghan Whigs, Led Zep, Radiohead, Johnny Cash, Nick Cave, QOTSA, Dr Dre, Amp Fiddler, Marvin Gaye, Al Green, AC/DC, Fat Freddy's Drop... hip hop, soul, funk, dub, reggae, sleaze rock...
Cinema: Apocalypse Now, Blade Runner, The Castle, Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid...
Products: Jack Daniels, Marlboro Lights, Technics, adidas, American Apparel, 2k, M&S, Rogan, Apple, Sky+, Monmouth Coffee, Moleskine...
and of course the company of my beautiful wife, my dear friends and my two cats...
