On The Spot With John McAndrew

What was your first job?

At the age of 12, selling peanuts at the Valley.

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

Be in the Barmy Army at the MCC when we win the Ashes.

What was your worst mistake?

Over investing in property in the mid-Eighties.

What would be your ideal day away from the office?

Turnberry, or any other great links course.

Name the one person you would most like to have dinner with?

My hero – Tony Blair

What was your best subject at school?

Mathematics

What are your hobbies?

Listening to great music, eating fine food, reading the best books, drinking good wine, watching fantastic sport, being with smart people and playing rubbish golf.

What would you do if you won the Lotto?

Buy some decent horses that will run at Cheltenham – then squander the rest.

What is your top time-saving tip?

Recruit and trust great people.

What is your favourite time of the day?

19:03 to 19:15 – listening to the Archers

What is the best thing about being in Yorkshire?

A pint in the Scarborough Taps, then across the road for a curry in Shahabs.

What would your epitaph be?

Nothing in moderation.