At 15 years old gained first-hand experience of fairground Boxing booths.
Taught acting in State Schools. Also an Exam invigilator covering English and Math.
One of his father's illustrious employers was the American billionaire Jean Paul Getty, for whom he was Chef. On numerous special occasions including Birthdays, his culinary skill was hired for Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.
Was a close friend and training partner to the late John Lord, a Silver Medal winning Paralympian Powerlifter.
Was directed by Dario Fo Commedia protégé Antonio Venturino in the very first GB staging of Aristophanes' The Birds, taking multiple roles as God of the Triballians, the Statute Seller, and the Rebellious Youth.
Proposed to write and direct the promo of a rock memoir published by Omnibus Press. A small section re-staged an early performance by Free, using a guitar that Paul Kossoff had used. A claim laid it's value at £240,000.