On the Spot with Campbell Glennie

My first proper job was working as communications officer for the London School of Economics.

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

I'd probably be a writer.

What was your worst mistake?

I try not to rank them; I wouldn't want them all to get jealous.

What would be your ideal day away from the office?

In a half sized replica of my office with my colleagues replaced by shorter lookalikes, so I could feel like a giant.

Name one person you would like to have dinner with and why?

Yorkshire legend Bertie Bassett; Raconteur, gentleman and potential dessert all rolled into one.

What was your best subject at school?

It was definitely English. I was good at it so I enjoyed it, and vice versa.

What are your hobbies?

Writing, listening to jazz and drinking whisky.

What would you do if you won the Lotto?

I'd buy the Yorkshire Post and give everyone working there a raise.

What is your top time-saving tip?

Do things slightly quicker than you were going to.

What is your favourite time of day and why?

Sunset, but I don't know why.

What is your favourite garment and why?

I've got a new APC pea coat I'm dead chuffed with. I feel like a French fisherman in it.

What political, legal, economic or sporting event would you most like to see happen in your lifetime and why?

I would most like to see a combined political, legal and sporting event.

What is the best thing about being in business in Yorkshire?

There's a real supportive atmosphere for the arts, and the people are really friendly.

What would you like your epitaph to be?

I can't believe he saved the entire world from that thing, just before he died.

Campbell Glennie is marketing and business director at Sheffield Doc/Fest.