My background is working class.

My first job ever was as an apprentice professional footballer.

I taught in primary schools in my home town Barnsley (UK) for 28 years.

I am currently working as a professional singer and a professional writer of personalised poetry and personalised speeches for weddings and funerals.

Politically I would describe myself as an extreme democrat/ socialist.

I work tirelessly to promote multiculturalism and equality.

I have two children and four grandchildren.

I just love life... but that's not always been the case.