One Life

Name: Terry Rogers.

Title: Director, Terry Rogers Bookmakers and Easinumbers.com.

College: Didn't go to college.

Marital status: Married.

Children: Two.

Home: Foxrock.

Most important life event: Taking full control of Terry Rogers Bookmakers.

Biggest business break: My wife allowing me to sell our house to buy my shop in Glasnevin in 1979.

Biggest business mistake: Not embracing technology earlier.

Time of getting up: 6.30 a.m.

Time of finishing work: Anytime from 5 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Favourite breakfast: Croissants and black coffee (preferably in France).

Favourite TV programme: The Sopranos.

Favourite radio programme: The Last Word with Eamon Dunphy.

Commuting time: 30 minutes as I leave home early to avoid the traffic.

Favourite airline: The one that gets me there on time.

Favourite bank: Bank of Ireland.

Favourite tipple: Red wine.

Favourite pub: McCormac's in Mountown.

Favourite restaurant: One Pico.

How do you spend your free time? Gym, working on my Harley Davidson, and with my family and friends.

Person you most admire: Michael O'Leary.

Dying words: Now hold on a ...