During the next few years I won some talent contests, toured as a variety artiste, did my two years National Service in the RAF, then joined Granada in theatre management. This led to a head office job as publicity manager and stage show producer. Then, when Granada went into television, we moved to Manchester and I became a producer which eventually led to the postion of Head of Light Entertainment.

When, after thirtyfive years I left Granada to set up my own independent production company my working schedule suddenly changed - I was able to suit myself - and this is when I rediscovered my long neglected love of painting.