I was good at football and cricket at school. My dad said, 'Son, be an architect,' and I came to Melbourne passionate about becoming an architect. Max Walker architectcricketdad Change image and share on social
I was the son of a publican and a master builder. He ran the Empire Hotel in North Hobart. His name was Max, too. Big Max. Max Walker bigbuilderempire Change image and share on social
I practised as an architect for 10 years. I qualified in 1973 with a fellowship diploma of architecture. World Series Cricket gave me the freedom to go out and pursue architecture. Max Walker architectarchitecturecricket Change image and share on social
About 1998, when 'Wide World of Sports' and the 'Footy Show' came to an end for me, I couldn't type. When I started architecture, it was a very aesthetic, creative, an almost art process, where lettering and thick line were how you expressed yourself on the paper. Max Walker aestheticarchitectureart share on social
Fame and fortune should never get in front of your passion. The passion will generate the fame and fortune, if you're good enough. Max Walker famefortunefront Change image and share on social
It's been amazing to step out of a bottle of ink on to an iPad. There's no better time than right now to embrace this fabulous sandpit of technology. Because intuitively, at the touch of a finger, most of it is possible. Max Walker amazebottleembrace share on social
Given how well the cards have been dealt to someone like myself, I think there's an inherent obligation to try to reach out and make a difference. Max Walker carddealdifference Change image and share on social
We're all crazy and the only difference between patients and their therapists is the therapists haven't been caught yet. Max Walker catchcrazydifference Change image and share on social
I try and open a few doors to the mind, encourage people to embrace change and to stretch their capabilities. Max Walker capabilitychangedoor Change image and share on social
When I go and speak now at all sorts of conferences, later in the night there's always a better Maxie Walker than me. Billy Birmingham's legendary for basically being able to verbally kneecap any of a number of Australia's characters, particularly in the commentary box. Max Walker australiabasicallybilly share on social
