Time Out at 40

See all Time Out's 40th birthday London heroes

How does it feel to be a Time Out London hero?
‘I’m delighted to get this recognition for 40 years of extremely hard and committed work!’

Who are your London heroes?
‘Every person who has done anything that’s ever been listed in Time Out over the last 1,988 issues! Without you, London life would not exist. And nor would Time Out.’

What’s the biggest thing that’s happened in your field in London in the last 40 years?
‘The rapid growth in mobile telephones, computers, email and the general electronic infrastructure that has been so liberating. And the rise of desktop publishing software and other stuff that makes creating printed and digital creative work simpler ever day.’

What’s your favourite place or thing in London?
‘I really love driving along the Westway elevated motorway and seeing the city from above – and feeling that here’s a little bit of London that’s like some of the great roads in Paris and New York.’ Feature continues

What’s your personal favourite moment in London? Where were you, and what was happening?
‘The reopening of the Roundhouse in June 2006. I have been a trustee since 1998, and it’s been an enormous privilege to be really involved in bringing back this incredible venue which hosted so many important events in the late 1960s and early 1970s.’

What’s the future for your field in London? What are your hopes, and what needs to happen?
‘The future is online and digital. London should have free wi fi across the whole city. And everywhere should be connected by fibre-optic cable.’

What does Time Out mean to you?
‘It’s the story of my life to date.’

Complete the sentence: London is…
‘…a constant surprise. I am always discovering new things.’

See all Time Out's 40th birthday London heroes