Interview with Christopher McClure
Background
I was born in Rochdale and soon moved to Rossendale where I misspent my childhood and youth until leaving for Scotland to serve as a missionary. I returned two years later, married soon thereafter and studied law. Having been called to the Bar, no one would offer me a pupillage so I practised as a court advocate for a couple of years before falling into the world of legal costs. My wife Sarah and I have two children, Darcy and Oliver, and one goldfish.
Q1. Tell us how you came to work in legal costs
Out of desperation. I really needed a job and was directed to an advertisement at the Job Centre for a Trainee Law Costs Draftsman. My supervisor insisted that I apply, which I did.
Q2. What is your current position with John M Hayes?
Regional Manager, Manchester office.
Q3. What do you love about your job?
The advocacy aspect.
Q4. What don’t you love about your job?
The people situated on the floor directly below my office persist in playing really loud music despite my protestations. I wouldn’t mind if it was nice music – but it’s not. It’s that mind-numbing drum and bass rubbish.
Q5. What’s been the highlight of your career to date?
Helping to make the Manchester office the happy and profitable place it now is.
Q6. Where do you live?
Worsley, Manchester.
Q7. What keeps you busy outside of the office?
Branded an absolute geek by family and friends alike, I designed, created and now run VINTAGE PLAYTIME LIMITED (www.vintage-playtime.com) – the UK’s largest (I think) online store for vintage games. In fact, Alan Titchmarsh invited me onto his show in 2013 where I accidently lied to the paying British public about the origins of Scrabble. I love to play the piano and try to exercise when time permits. Sarah and I are kept busy by our two little ones, but we usually don’t mind that.
Q8. What’s your dream job?
Nighttime custodian at Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory.
Q9. Do you have a ‘can’t miss’ tv programme?
I don’t have a television licence – so no.
Q10. What book would be your recommended read?
Le Petit Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Q11. What’s your idea of a perfect night out?
With two young children I can no longer remember what one of those is.
Q12. Do you have a favourite quote?
No.
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