Bob was born in Liverpool in 1935, and went to the Foundling Hospital School at Berkhamsted in 1940. Upon leaving the School, he entered the catering industry, completed his national service and worked in the army and the civil service. He later worked in administration and book keeping positions. He is married and has one daughter.
At the end of the day... I can look back and say I've no real regrets. Alright, there are things I would have changed, things I would have done differently, if I'd been a bit wiser, and known a bit more. But nevertheless, I'm happy with what I've done, and... and I think I've helped a few people along the way, one way and another, which is always a good thing and... probably upset a good few as well. [laughs]
