Born, and lived, in Nairobi from 1950 to 1968.
Has two sisters (Marjorie and Linda) and two brothers (Brian and Rick).
Father was Asst Chief Inspector of the Kenya Police Reserve in Nairobi in the mid 50s to mid 60s.
Went to Woodley Primary, Lugard school (Nakuru), Muthaigs primary and Delamere Boys High.
Now lives in Spain (La Herradura, Costa Topical) with his wife Pam (nee Clough, also of Nairobi.
She went to Delamere Girls High School)