Personal talk
n What is your star sign?
Pisces.
n What would you change about yourself?
I would like to have a little more patience and a great deal more hair.
n Which living person do you most respect?
My wife, who has been my finest ambassador and confidant. I also admire Nelson Mandela for his achievements, charm, charisma and dignity.
n Who, apart from your partner, would be your ideal holiday companion, where would you go?
Mark O’Meara and we would go to Scotland, starting at StAndrews.
n What is your greatest extravagance?
Being born in Scotland, this is not a word Iwould understand.
n What is your greatest regret?
Not being a good enough sportsman to represent my country.
n If you could be anyone for a day who would it be and why?
I would love to be next week’s lottery winner.
n What would you have put on your gravestone?
Privileged to have worked in the travel industry.
n When was the last time you did some exercise?
This morning.
n Which sports do you love and which do you hate?
I love all sport but think I would probably draw the line at fishing.
n What is the most memorable destination you’ve visited and why?
The walled city of Jerusalem, where you can literally touch history.
n What type of holiday would you avoid at all costs?
Every holiday is a benefit, some more than others.