Retired athlete, CEO-Bailey & Co

What’s your earliest memory of Kingston?

Going to Norman Manley airport at three years old to pick up a family member.

What do you miss when you’re not in Kingston?

The many fruit trees in my dad’s garden.

What are your favourite home comforts?

A great bottle of red wine, a good steak and the sound of jazz music.

What’s your middle name?

Anthony.

What would you do if you were the Mayor of Kingston for a day?

Definitely fix as many roads as possible and conduct workshops on the service industry.

What was the last bit of music that truly stirred your soul?

I was listening recently to some vintage Earth, Wind and Fire, which brought back memories of when I was young and had no responsibilities.

Name the last three places visited on vacation.

Oslo, Norway; Amsterdam and Monaco.

And the last book read?

My own book… I just handed in the manuscript of a book that I think we’ll call Champ.

And your last bit of retail therapy?

My shirtmaker, Toronto-based Marlon Durrant, just delivered 12 shirts.

Which cologne are you currently splashing?

Issey Miyake.

What’s your favourite beverage?

Lots of water and a great bottle of red wine like Caymus.

And your favourite dining spot?

Whenever I’m in Kingston my dad George and I enjoy fish at Gloria’s, Port Royal.

What upsets you?

Incompetence, because I have no patience.

What are your current projects?

My book and a few real estate projects.

Share some places in your Black Book.

Hotel Costes and the Buddha Bar in Paris, France; Cubo in Lake Como, Lugarno on the border of Switzerland and Italy and Kalamata (Kaficia).

Finally, what’s your advice to a first-time visitor to Kingston?

Kingston is the engine of Jamaica with a cluster of great restaurants and people. Jamaicans are, too, the most respectful fans. They simply hail you and move on.

What’s your philosophy?

Set no limits…work hard and play hard.