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Pete Beaumont

Pete Beaumont

Aside from being an electrician, Pete has an active passion for football. Which isn't surprising in the north-east of England, but in his case it's girls football.

Pete Beaumont's information box

Hopes, to have as many holidays as last year. Fears, not to go on holiday!

What's the best thing about your job?

Everyday is a different day, I enjoy the problem solving and fault finding, and I love a challenge.

What's the worst thing about your job?

Travel

What makes you angry?

Tax dodgers, lazy people and political correctness.

What do you love/hate about where you live?

We have just moved into an amazing house in a great location and have great neighbours.

Describe yourself in three words.

Funny, driven and passionate.

What couldn't you live without?

Laptop, car, mobile, can't work without them, my family, and football.

What did you want to be when you grew up?

Chef.

What do you think about your family?

I love my family with a passion.

What was your first job?

I served a four years apprentice as an electrical engineer.

What keeps you awake at night?

Growing old, debt and the tax man.

Who would you most enjoy being stuck in a lift with?

David Jason.

What are your bad habits?

Being impatient.

What are your good habits?

Passion and drive.

What's the best thing about you?

Unpredictable.

What's your proudest achievement?

Being a parent!

What's your greatest regret?

I don't have any!

Where do you go when you want to think/be alone?

Hot tub.

What are your ambitions?

To make girl's / women's football as big as the premier league.

What's your happiest memory?

The birth of my only daughter.

What single change would improve your life most?

I have a great life with many good friends and colleagues, not sure if anything needs to change at the minute.

If you ruled the world what would you change?

Poverty.

Disclaimer: The people taking part have all given their own account of life as they see it and the views expressed are their own and not the BBC's.

last updated: 01/05/2009 at 14:41
created: 01/05/2009

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