Jonathan Grigg, managing partner at Reading firm Boyes Turner, shares his passions and interests with The Brief.
How do you like to start the day?
This time of year (late summer) a wander round my garden deadheading dahlias.
What’s your favourite object in your office/home office?
My daughter’s drawing of the Mandalorian.
Who is your closest colleague?
Well, today I’m in the office and sitting opposite Suzie from HR.
Do you have a favourite family heirloom?
Still waiting for some heirlooms to be passed down.
What’s your favourite song of all time?
“Sultans of Swing” by Dire Straits.
What’s your favourite play?
A View from the Bridge by Arthur Miller.
Who’s your favourite movie star?
Sean Connery.
What’s your favourite book?
A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles.
What book are you reading right now?
A Prince and a Spy by Rory Clements.
What book do you wish you had written?
Harry Potter.
What’s the greatest invention of all time?
Disposable contact lenses.
Is there a sport you wish you could play?
Ice Hockey.
Who inspires you in business?
Simon Sinek.
In the office do you dress up, dress down or somewhere in-between?
Somewhere in-between.
Where do you go to relax?
The seaside.
What country have you always wanted to visit?
Vietnam.
Besides your phone, what do you always have with you?
Empty pockets.
What’s the best part of your job?
Shared success.
How do you unwind after work?
Cooking dinner.
Finally, what’s your guilty pleasure?
Country and Western.
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