DIARY: On the spot - Mahesh Madhavan marketing director, Caldbeck Macgregor (Thailand)

<p>What's the best part of your job? </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>Marketing spirit brands is challenging and a lot of fun. It's almost </p><p>like being in the entertainment industry. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>And the worst? </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>While I do greatly enjoy the work at Caldbeck Macgregor, it tends to </p><p>take up many evenings away from home. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>Your all-time favourite film and why? </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>This goes a long way back, but Roman Holiday is my all-time favourite </p><p>film. I have never seen anything quite as romantic. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>Favourite book for pleasure? </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>I read mostly fiction and action novels, especially by Ken Follett. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>Favourite book for business? </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>In Search of Excellence is a book I always have near me. It is </p><p>instructive and informative - an excellent source of inspiration for </p><p>operating in the business world. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>Favourite restaurant ? </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>I am not very fussy. Any place that serves good food and drink is fine </p><p>with me. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>Do you have a favourite gadget? </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>It's funny how technology just creeps up on you. My Palm V is a case in </p><p>point. Years ago, I had never heard of them. But today, I can't leave </p><p>home without it. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>What are your hobbies? </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>Gardening and fishing. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>Where did you go on your holiday? </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>Malaga. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>How would you portray yourself in a movie. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>As a bartender - of course - working in a place that serves only the </p><p>best drinks in the world. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>How would you title your movie? </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>Spirited Dreams. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>Finish this line: I wish I could ... </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>become young again and have the job that I am currently doing. </p><p><BR><BR> </p>