He's a very good friend and a fascinating man, probably the most intelligent person I've ever met.
Here's a true story for anyone interested. We were in his office at Ffynone Mansion and checking the insurances on the house. I mentioned how important the fire insurance was especially as he has thousands of books. He said it wasn't because he had them all memorised and could replace them.
I laughed and scoffed a bit so he said he'd prove it. He turned his back on the bookshelves, told me to remove any book and he'd know which it was, the publisher and how many pages to within 20 pages ...
... I removed a book and when he turned round he told me the book, the publisher, the date and got the number of pages exact!
probably the most intelligent person I've ever met
I remember you telling me that on the way to MK Dons. I’m disappointed with that comment mind.


