I Don't Enjoy Living In

Every Decently-made Object, From A House To A Lamp Post To A Bridge, Spoon Or Egg Cup, Is Not Just A Piece Of 'stuff' But A Physical Embodiment Of Human Energy, Testimony To The Magical Ability Of Our Species To Take Raw Materials And Turn Them Into Things Of Use, Value And Beauty.

I Admire Anyone That Follows The Road Less Travelled.

As A Property Developer, I Learned A Long Time Ago To Choose Your Battles Wisely And That, Unfortunately, Compromise Is A Given.

I Spend A Frightening Amount Of Money On Books.

I Have A Recurring Nightmare That I Wake Up In A Gutter With Nothing. I've Had It All My Life. That's Why I Work, I Think.