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Career history: Tim worked as an external relations adviser for University Alliance before joining the Energy Networks Association.
What was your first job?
Pot-washer in my local pub – grim! As I moved through to more glamorous roles there, my appreciation of beer grew too.
What are the best and worst parts of your job?
Best: the huge variety of things I deal with daily and the sense of humour my colleagues have. Worst: the volume of technical information that I stand no hope of understanding.
What’s your dream job and why?
In a fantasy world, being a British Toby Ziegler [White House communications director in The West Wing]. The worrying thing is that in the real world I have no idea yet.
What’s your most treasured possession?
I couldn’t cope without my iPhone and I enjoy returning to my childish “bloke” ways with a bit of Xbox.
Where did you last go on holiday?
Skiing in Tignes, France – it was a disaster. First time I ever go skiing and on day two I twist my knee and partially tear a ligament. Spent the rest of the week laid up reading and it still hasn’t properly recovered.
In the Hollywood film of your life, who would play you?
Jack Black, because he definitely wouldn’t take any of it too seriously.
What album is currently in your car CD player?
Coldplay’s Mylo Xyloto.
What’s your favourite film and TV programme?
Film: for sheer hilarity I can’t get enough of Anchorman. TV: The West Wing, even years after it finished. The fact that the Democrats approached Martin Sheen to see if he was interested in running for a Senate position shows how much we all want Jed Bartlet to be president.
What quote or saying do you most overuse?
“A-mazing” gets used in the office too much.
If you ruled the world, what would you do first?
Free ice cream for everyone.
What’s your favourite joke?
Why is electricity so dangerous? Because it doesn’t know how to conduct itself properly.
This article first appeared in Utility Week’s print edition of 1 June 2012.
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