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If you are afraid to fail, then you should go and become a banker.

There is nothing to be embarrassed about being profitable.

I've never categorically been a banker. I had two internships while I was at university. The decision was more banking, or magic, and I went with the latter.

I never get the accountants in before I start up a business. It's done on gut feeling, especially if I can see that they are taking the mickey out of the consumer.

What is important for a central banker is that you have to convey that you know what you are doing.

My bankers are very happy with me.

I don't get embarrassed.

This is odd, but there are certain things that are really embarrassing to talk about - one is my job and the success that I've had in it, and the other is money.

I avoid banks and I've never been in any sort of corporate environment at all.