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About Martin Tallett



Best decision? Starting out as a computer contractor in 1984.

What drives you? Meeting new people and learning about different businesses.

Who inspires you? Madonna, great music.

What would you change about British business? Cut out the red tape, make it easier to employ people.

Biggest regret? No regrets.

Next personal challenge? Work for Microsoft.

Time management tip? Clear your desk.

Favourite music? Imagine, The Beatles.

What kind of person are you? Practical, a fixer.




Martin Tallett


What phrase do you most over use? ... or something like that.

What item do you take everywhere with you? Nothing. I am a believer in the North American Indians attitude summed up as - "We don't own anything on this earth we are merely borrowing it from our children".

Pet hates? People who don't say what they mean.

How do you relax? A long hot bath.




Current reading? "SQL Server 2008 Implementation and Maintenance - Training Kit"

Greatest extravagance? My Sky Sports subscription.

Fantasy job? Working with Shamu at SeaWorld, Florida.

Who makes you laugh? Paul Merton.

What's your guiding principle? Honesty.

Biggest ambition? To make a million.

How would you like to be remembered? He left the world a better place.

What is your favourite saying?
Have more than thou showest;
Speak less than thou knowest;
Lend less than thou owest.

King Lear, Act 1, Scene 4.