On the spot: Kevin Flint, operations general manager at City Taxis in Sheffield

What was your first job?
kevin flint: Yorkshire has everything... from Bettys to Donny races.kevin flint: Yorkshire has everything... from Bettys to Donny races.
kevin flint: Yorkshire has everything... from Bettys to Donny races.

I started a retail career on a Youth Training Scheme at Debenhams.

If you weren’t in your current position, what would you be doing?

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I have been in taxis for the majority of my working life – so to speak! Have to be something people-focused in management.

What was your worst mistake?

We all have regrets. I could have wished for some better endings...

What’s you ideal day away from the office?

There’s some beautiful countryside around Sheffield, show me to a lovely beer garden or country pub for a nice bit of lunch.

What was your best subject at school?

I loved English Literature, Geography and the sciences. Everything really.

What are your hobbies?

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Playing a bit of golf in the sun, on a course by the sea. That’s why I have an apartment in Tenerife!

What would you do if you won the Lottery?

I love my job and rarely do the lottery. Honestly, I’m happy as I am.

What’s your favourite item of clothing?

An old pair of Ted Baker boots.

What’s the best thing about Yorkshire?

It’s got everything. Access to beautiful countryside within minutes, nice restaurants, Bettys tea rooms, a visit to York or Donny races…

What would you like your epitaph to be?

I’ll steal the nation’s favourite- Spike Milligan’s “I told you I was ill!”

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