Since leaving school I have followed a career in retail. I started out as a sales assistant in London before progressing to being a shop manager in Manchester. However, in 1999 I decided to return to University and study broadcasting, which was always my first love. I graduated with First Class Honours in July 2002 having stayed on with my old employer (Superfi) throughout as their webmaster - it allowed me to work from home and make the hours fit around the University commitments. Since then I worked for a short time as a Producer for Channel M's "Gloves Off" and now work as a freelance web designer and video producer. I also carry out audio/video installation work on a job-by-job basis.

I enjoy the work I do, especially as I often get to work from home - which suits me as I am a total home boy - not in the hip-hop sense of the word but rather in the sense that I like my flat and the familiar and secure environment it provides, within which I can insulate myself when working or relaxing.

I live in Salford which hugs the western border of Manchester in the North West (I moved here from London in 1997). People make out that it's a terrible place to live, but it isn't as bad as the publicity.

When I go out, it may be to shop or eat out (usually Chinese) and I do occasionally go out to Manchester's "Gay Village". I disagree with those that say the people there are shallow, however the choice of entertainment is limited and everything is confined into a small ghetto. Every venue is smoky and the music is usually pap - as a non-smoking, non-drinking lad who doesn't enjoy the music played by 99% of pubs and clubs, there are few which cater for me.

I guess you could describe me as a part time anything-that-comes-my-way. I guess there is still a lack of focus there and I would like to move on to regular work soon.

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