DIARY: On the spot - Mike Rushworth, general manager, Jebsen Motors, Hong Kong

<p>What's the best part of your job? </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>Creating a 'team' that works together with enjoyment to attain </p><p>objectives set by themselves. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>And the worst? </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>"Don't suffer fools gladly". </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>Professionalism is vital for success. telling or teaching a person to do </p><p>the job right and then finding that they had not listened or learnt </p><p>drives me crazy. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>Your all-time favourite film and why? </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>Full Monty - near the truth and is really most amusing. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>Favourite book or CD? </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>Book - Hong Kong by Jan Morris. After 36 years in Hong Kong, I thought I </p><p>knew something about the place, but this book proved otherwise. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>CD - Cliff Richards. Must be my age but I can hear the words sung. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>Favourite restaurant and dish? </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>Jimmy's Kitchen - oysters. Just great. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>Do you have a favourite gadget? </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>Handheld recorder (500 minutes). Can report all those 'smoky vehicles' - </p><p>I am a licenced 'spotter' for the Environmental Protection </p><p>Department. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>Favourite fashion designer? </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>Dunhill. Well, that is what my wife always buys me and she is the </p><p>boss! </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>What are your hobbies? </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>Motor racing and classic cars. I own a 1962 Jaguar Mark 11 3. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>Where did you go on your vacation? </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>UK. Taking my son to university and sorting out his residence. A major </p><p>trial. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>Who would you want to play you in a movie? </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>Robert Redford - a real character. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>How would you title your movie? </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>Do it right and do it now! </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>Please finish this line, I wish I could ... start all over again and not </p><p>do it by learning from mistakes. </p><p><BR><BR> </p>

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