He was a singer in a variety of punk bands from 1977 until four years ago. The last band he was in was called No Thrills and played with a lot of famous bands over the years, including Dead Kennedys, The Damned and UK Subs to name a few. Having hung up his punk gig gear, Pez says: “I now spend my spare time either fly fishing or going to watch Carlisle United.” He is married with three children.
What is your nickname?
Pez
Why did you get into printing?
My dad and grandad ran H&H Reeds and it seemed the easiest option!
What would be your dream job?
Teaching people to fly fish
What would you most like to print?
The Carlisle United match-day programme (which we do)
What is your favourite film?
Poltergeist
What is your favourite TV programme?
Banshee
Sweet or savoury?
Sweet
What is your favourite phrase or saying?
Better out than in!
What is your favourite album?
Another Kind of Blues by UK Subs
Cat or dog, or…?
Cat
What is your greatest luxury in life?
My camper van
What is the strangest job you’ve ever done?
The one I’m doing now
What is your greatest ambition?
To be rich
What’s your greatest fear?
Fairground rides
Who or what makes you laugh?
Rik Mayall
What piece of kit would you like to see invented?
A setting stick
Where would you like to be right now?
Fishing
Who would be your favourite party guests?
Rik Mayall
What advice would you give to your teenage self?
Try harder!
How would you like to be remembered?
For my music
Life is…?
What you make it
