Why did you get into printing?
I worked as production manager for a number of years for polythene packaging firms, and found the print side of the business interesting.  Then the opportunity came up at Polyprint, so I grabbed it

What is your dream bit of kit?
Polyprint’s latest conversion machine, the Hudson Sharp 5750W

What is your favourite film?
The Shawshank Redemption

What is your favourite TV programme?
My Family

Who or what do you hate the most?
Arrogance and cruelty to children or animals

What is your favourite phrase or saying?
"Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass – it’s about learning to dance in the rain!"

What is your favourite song?
One of many: Broken Heels by Alexandra Burke

What is your greatest luxury in life?
Good red wine

What is the strangest job you have ever done?
I worked on building sites when in my teens for two years as a site clerk – me and 50 men. I certainly had to learn quickly how to deal with the male sense of humour

What is your greatest ambition?
To ensure my children have a good life and at least try to achieve their dreams

Who or what makes you laugh?
Peter Kay and Mock The Week

Most embarrassing moment?
Like I’m going to tell you…

Where would you like to be right now?
Lazing in the sunshine on a quiet beach

Which superpower would you like to have?
With petrol prices as they are, the ability to fly. My kids would love it

Who would be your favourite party guests?
Peter Kay and Matthew McConaughey

What was your childhood obsession?
Making perfume from the petals in my mum’s garden (sorry, Mum)

Life is…?
For living.  When work permits, of course – ha!