Sir Alan

[Borlotti]

I like Alan Sugar, think he is really a great big softie at heart, but don't think I would want to work for him.

[Borlotti]

[sawfish]

I like him too, he seems down to earth and dislikes bigheads and show-offs. He hasn't come from money so he'll be more rounded.

[Duke Ellington]

Yep I would like to give Sir Alan a cuddle too

Duke ;D

[betula]

What are you on about Duke....thought you was a laydeeeeeeee ;D

Rounded?........never.

He sent a mail to all his staff  instructing them to call him Sir Alan. ::)

Would a rounded person make such a programme?

I would never call anyone sir.I believe in treating people with respect if they afford you the same courtsey.

[Duke Ellington]

Betula I will sort you out later !! Now wheres my punch in the face smily gone !!

Duke ;)

[betula]

eeeeek never meant it Lady Duke ......honest ;D

[sawfish]

The 'sir' nonsense is a bit rubbish. I still think comparatively speaking he doesn't seem too bad.

By the way Betula, YOU'RE FIRED!

[raisedbedted]

I've got a lot of time for Sir Alan, I like his no nonsense attitude, I like the fact that he said recently that 'if I wanted I could write a cheque for £100 million within a week and it would clear'.  Showing success is not something us Brits are good at but I'd like to be in that position.

But more than that, of Jonathon Ross recently he said..

'I think Jonathan should pack it in. He's getting too old now,' he says. 'Stop trying to be a silly little boy running with the youngsters. With his crudeness and all that. Pack it in and move on. Gah!'
Fantastic!

[cornykev]

Sugar is good, and the Geordie was a thingy, but Lorraine, she's got the sort of face you want to smack with a wet fish.  ;D ;D ;D

[Borlotti]

Well I just love Judge John Deed, Martin Shaw, although he has got a bit older lately.  I just love his voice, my second choice would be SIR Alan Sugar, even if he didn't have all that money.  I don't mind calling him Sir.  Did quite like Alan Titchmarsh but think he has got a bit over opiniated and his nose is too big.  Right at the bottom of my list is Jonathan Ross, I certainly would never, ever employ him.

[Mr Smith]

Betula,
              mens bits, Sir Alan Sugar in a knight of the realm and  out of common courtesty and respect I would address him that way, I spent six years of my life addressing  total pricks in the Army but  again I was  addressing the  commission and not the fool, :)

[betula]

Mens bits to you an all Mr Smith :P ::) :P

[Rhubarb Thrasher]

i wonder if it all gets a bit confusing in the Egyptian version of The Apprentice

-you're Fired!

-no, he's Fayed. I'm al-Haroun-Rashid......

i'll get me coat  :P

[asbean]

Well I just love Judge John Deed, Martin Shaw, although he has got a bit older lately.  I just love his voice, my second choice would be SIR Alan Sugar, even if he didn't have all that money.  I don't mind calling him Sir.  Did quite like Alan Titchmarsh but think he has got a bit over opiniated and his nose is too big.  Right at the bottom of my list is Jonathan Ross, I certainly would never, ever employ him.

I agree, Borlotti,Martin Shaw has a lovely voice, but I saw him in the theatre in Man for All Seasons and his voice just didn't carry at all. Very disappointinh  :( :( :(

[Borlotti]

Oh well, will have to cross Martin Shaw off my wish list and stick with Sir Alan or the cat. 

[Garden Manager]

Betula,
              mens bits, Sir Alan Sugar in a knight of the realm and  out of common courtesty and respect I would address him that way, I spent six years of my life addressing  total pricks in the Army but  again I was  addressing the  commission and not the fool, :)

Exactly, You call him 'Sir' out of respect for the title bestowed upon him by The Queen in recognition for all he has done for the country etc. If you had done enough to be given a knighthood wouldn't you want to have it recognized by people?

That said even if you aren't a knight of the realm, i think being called sir is a pretty decent way to address any man (that deserved the respect it suggests). I would much rather hear a stranger call me sir rather than the all to frequently used 'mate'!

[telboy]

I sent Alan Sugar an invite for a pork 'butty' at a local deli to discuss why he would employ anyone from such a bunch of elected 'twats' that he is willing to pay '£100,000?' per annum.
He didn't reply - I wonder why?
Already yet!

[Duke Ellington]

I sent Alan Sugar an invite for a pork 'butty' at a local deli to discuss why he would employ anyone from such a bunch of elected 'twats' that he is willing to pay '£100,000?' per annum.
He didn't reply - I wonder why?
Already yet!

Yeah its for TV its "entertainment" ::) Sir Alan gets richer every season do you really think the £100,000 is a major issue to him !!

[telboy]

Perhaps not Duke.
I wouldn'd pay Sugar in washers!