Biz Extra
Published: March 24, 2022 | Updated: 25th March 2022
Each week we shine the spotlight on a prominent person in Dorset and ask him, or her, for answers to our part fun/part serious questionnaire. This time…
He says the worst part of his job is dealing with online solicitors, gets angry at tomato sauce sachets, looks for integrity in a new employee and would like to be remembered for laughter.
Tony Brown, Managing Director, Y-not Finance, and Vice President, Dorset Chamber, takes the ‘hot seat’ for our popular 20 Questions.
Question: What is your favourite TV show?
Answer: Gogglebox (was Mock the Week but that’s dipped a bit lately).
Q: Who would you like to share a car with?
A: Sir David Attenborough (obviously in an electric car).
Q: The best bit of my job is…?
A: Seeing the faces of clients when they move into their new home.
Q: And the worst?
A: Dealing with online solicitors…
Q: Who was your childhood hero?
A: Hong Kong Phooey, number one super guy.
Q: What’s your favourite smell?
A: Food cooking on a Braai (BBQ).
Q: Where’s your favourite place in Dorset?
A: Brownsea Island (I love red squirrels, good views and paddleboarding).
Q: What advice would you give to anyone starting out on a career?
A: Be honest and enjoy it.
Q: What was your first record/CD?
A: ‘Funky Town’ by Lipps Inc.
Q: What gets you angry?
A: Tomato sauce sachets.
Q: Do you have a favourite piece of music?
A: ‘English Rose’ by The Jam.
Q: What are the qualities you look for in a new employee?
A: Integrity.
Q: What’s your favourite food or dish?
A: Surf and turf.
Q: Steamed sponge pudding and custard or a plate of melon?
A: Now that’s a daft question!
Q: Name the best thing about living/working in Dorset?
A: It has to be the lifestyle it allows; the balance between being able to work hard but have some fantastic places to relax. The county has a good atmosphere.
Q: If you were Prime Minister for the day what would be the first thing you do?
A: It’s got to be the Hugh Grant ‘Love Actually’ scene with a twist…
Q: What’s your biggest frustration?
A: Really, really wide cycle paths.
Q: Where’s your favourite holiday location?
A: Costa Rica.
Q: Where do you see yourself in ten years’ time?
A: Greggs.
Q: What would you like to be remembered for?
A: Laughter.
