I have been a writer for as long as I have been able to write. This might seem obvious but I fell in love with words as I did with music. I have also surprised myself with my ability as a manager. This happens when you are offered an opportunity and apply Richard Branson's philosophy of "If someone offers you the opportunity to do something you haven't done, take it and learn how to do it". I did and excelled. And that has been my life; writing (stories, articles, interviews, lyrics, adverts), music (as a bassist and rhythm guitarist) and managing (shop manager, regional manager, general manager).