If you were in a band you would be regularly interviewed and asked about your influences but I think it's interesting to learn about other peoples influences as well. Some people may have been surprised at my previous choice of J.K.Rowling and I think today's choice of Gordon Ramsay is probably as surprising due to his sometimes controversial reputation. For the few people who do not know Gordon Ramsay is a famous chef, TV personality, cook book author and entrepreneur.

His auto-biography Humble Pie is a fascinating read and written in typical Ramsay style. Whilst you may be put off by the constant swearing and fiery temper shown frequently on the TV shows such as Hells Kitchen and Kitchen Nightmares, watch a bit longer and you will find a man who's passion is driving by a desire to be totally honest, passionate, caring and fun. Ramsay is a man who wears his heart on his sleeve which is a quality I admire but for me the most interesting and inspirational aspect of this man is his dogged determinedness to succeed but not at any cost. It is important that success is only achieved by doing things properly and if something goes wrong he fights and tries again.

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