The Person Behind The Face - Peter Edwards
11 Nov 2010
| My first job…Agricultural Engineering apprentice on £3 11s and 10d a week! How I got into this industry…Used to do Saturday work at Aston Boats, in the Norfolk Broads Hire Yard. They gave me the chance of an apprenticeship to become a marine engineer. That started me on the slippery slope to liking boats (I’m still receiving counselling!) The best (or worst?) advice I've ever received…There are some things in life that you will never be able to control so why worry about them ? You should really read…The Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini. I have never been a great one for reading books, as I never finish them unless I am on holiday. One thing the industry needs less of is…People who are all talk and who are never willing to get involved and help to shape our futures and create change. Best hire…A Dinner suit for an evening function in the north which I had to attend with Mark Reynolds. We both worked at the same company at the time, and the resulting conversation during the journey lead to the creation of ASAP Supplies. The other good hire is our non-exec chairman Keith Gregory. My fantasy crew would include…Eddie Jordan a respected and educated Petrol Head. Robbie Coltrane an all-round interesting person. Delia Smith, so wouldn’t starve and she could talk about my team Norwich City. Don't worry about…The weather! Like most unpredictable things in life, you work around it and get the best out of what you have available to you. How I cope with stress…I have a very understanding wife who keeps me sane and she gives me a good slap if I need it (Bless her)… If I met Portsmouth Poll in a dark alley I'd…Phone a friend! I’ve got a few numbers of people far more experienced in dealing with type of situation than me, who I could call and get advice from – but I’d bet Poll has their numbers already! |
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