Before I really even understood what the term meant, I wanted to be wealthy. I wanted to be able to drive the beautiful old Rolls-Royces my father admired when I was a child. John Caudwell admirebeautifulchild Change image and share on social
I will stay living in Staffordshire. Other people would be moving offshore. I am reasonably happy to help support the British economy. I have done very well out of Britain. John Caudwell britainbritisheconomy Change image and share on social
My father was unwell when I was 11, had a stroke at 14 and died when I was 18. My mother going to work at seven in the morning and coming back to look after him and me and my brother left its mark on me. John Caudwell backbrothercome share on social
I always felt, right from a youngster, that it was my destiny to be a success. It sounds a little bit egotistical, but I felt I had a calling to do something. John Caudwell bitecalldestiny Change image and share on social
I realised I've got quite a talent for coming up with ideas for design. I've got so many ideas about fashion. John Caudwell comedesignfashion Change image and share on social
I just wasn't academic. I wanted to be in the real world. John Caudwell academicrealwant Change image and share on social
Mine was quite a working-class childhood with very little money, and my father was out of work a couple of times, which had quite a traumatic effect. John Caudwell childhoodclasscouple Change image and share on social
I would be the first to say that while a lack of money can cause misery, money doesn't buy you happiness. John Caudwell buyhappinesslack Change image and share on social
I was bullied at school for my red hair; today I still come out fighting hard. I give as good as I get. In business, it's about finding solutions, not being rolled over. John Caudwell bullybusinessfight Change image and share on social
People are much more important than superficial environments. John Caudwell environmentimportantpeople Change image and share on social
