Brilliant Influence

Acknowledgements

I would like to acknowledge the astonishing support I have had

from my wife, Felicity, throughout the writing process. I never

seem to thank you enough for your belief in me and for the time

you have given me this year, to pursue my dream. Thank you

again.

There have been so many people who have influenced me over

my life, and so taught me about influence. I can only single out

a few, very special influences: Emma Francis, Simon Danciger,

Dr John Shepherd, Professor Henry Hall, Rob Francis, Chris

Sullivan, Gilbert Toppin, Rex Mackrill, Brian Green, Judith

Wilks, John Everett, Sir John Whitmore and Julian Badcock. I

wish I were still in touch with all of you.

I would like to thank my editor, Samantha Jackson.

Finally, most of all, I would like to thank my parents for all the

opportunities and support they gave me. I am just sorry this

book did not come two years earlier, when they could both have

enjoyed it.