Name: Patrick Manley.
Title: Group marketing manager, Eagle Star Insurance.
School: CBS Nenagh, IMI Sandyford.
Marital status: Single.
Children: None.
Home: Killiney, Dublin.
Most important life event: Waking up each morning.
Biggest business break: Leaving the civil service.
Biggest business mistake: Not predicting the property boom.
Time of getting up: 6.15 a.m.
Time of finishing work: 6.30 p.m.
Favourite breakfast: Pancakes and maple syrup.
Form of exercise: Gym, golf.
Holidays: East coast of America.
Favourite TV programme: The Simpsons.
Favourite radio programme: Risin' Time.
Car you drive: Saab.
Is it a company car? It certainly is.
Commuting time: 45-50 minutes.
Favourite airline: Aer Lingus.
The worst thing about travel: Waiting, waiting, waiting.
Favourite bank: Ulster Bank.
Favourite tipple: Guinness.
Favourite pub: Queens in Dalkey.
Favourite restaurant: Mermaid Cafe.
How do you spend your free time? Gym, golf, searching for the perfect brunch.
What person do you most admire? J. D. Salinger.
Dying words: I don't feel so good.
