I was born in Killyleagh, a small town six miles from the county town of Downpatrick in County Down, Northern Ireland. The only place in the world where you can go up the Down road. I was raised in the backstreets of the town and destined to work in either the local linen mill, or as a farm labourer, except for the influence of the headmaster of the local elementary school, a Mr James Smith to whom I am eternally indebted. He recognized in me an aptitude, and through his influence I obtained a scholarship to the high school in Downpatrick. After graduating high school I moved to Birmingham, England for 10 years before emigrating to Toronto, Canada where I graduated as a Certified Management Accountant. I have worked in that field for a few companies and have travelled extensively. I am still living in the Toronto Area with my family.
I graduated from the University of Toronto with a diploma in Business Administration, and at the same time studied and graduated as a Management Accountant while holding down a full time job. I have also taken several seminars and courses in various subjects improving my knowledge and outlook on life.
