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" For me, the high street is a key part of how we live, what sort of community we are, how we get our news, and how we get our gossip. "

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" I've always maintained the basic business principles of keeping it simple, doing your homework, hard work, and common sense. "

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" There are huge misconceptions about people on benefits. They are labelled scroungers or cheats. The reality is that many who need that level of support are working, but their income is not enough to get out of debt or pay for basics like food and household bills. It's so close to the way I grew up. "

" I am a great believer that the risk should reflect the reward. "

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" I'd like to think people know what I stand for, which is straight-talking honesty and telling you not just what you want to hear but where it is at. "

" I was lucky enough to find my passion early - in retail - and I have done well but, most importantly, loved doing it. "

" My parents divorced, my brothers and I ended up living with my mother, and we were living with the choice of heating or eating. My mum was working, but she needed financial support to make ends meet. I had to have free school dinners and free school uniforms. "

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" Showing your emotions is not a weakness. "

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" Take calculated risks and limit your downside. "

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" I hate mornings. "

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" On Saturday, I don't want to be woken up until at least nine: I like a bit of a lie-in, a cup of tea, toast and marmalade, and the newspaper. "