On the Spot with Ali Gayward

Reservations Agent for British Airways.

If not in your present job, what would you like to do?

If I wasn't working in aviation I'd love to be a restaurant critic or an Olympic dressage rider.

What would be your ideal day away from the office?

Riding my horse on the beach, followed by a long leisurely dinner somewhere special with family.

Name one person you would most like to have dinner

with?

Bill Clinton. I'm fortunate enough to have met him

already and he was the most inspiring person, so I'd love to be able to spend more time with him discussing global issues and, of course, to ask the obvious question.

What was your best subject at school?

Geography.

What are your hobbies?

Horse riding, sailing, skiing and cookery.

What would you do if you won the Lotto?

Restore my home, which is a former Victorian lighthouse, and buy a yacht to keep somewhere exotic.

What is your top time-saving tip?

Prioritise, write lists and don't be afraid to say "no".

What is your favourite time of day and why?

Sunset. I live by the beach, with stunning views over the sea to the west, so I like to end a busy day sipping a glass of wine at the top of our lighthouse watching the sun go down.

What is you favourite garment?

Jodhpurs – after long days in business suits it is always

great to relax with the horses, so my jodhpurs feel very comforting.

What is the best thing about being in Yorkshire?

The stunning scenery, cosmopolitan cities and friendly people. This is a dynamic place with something for everyone.

What would you like you epitaph to be?

Come fly with me.

Ali Gayward is UK commercial manager of easyJet