How would you describe yourself?

I'm an outdoorsy kinda Shinto Buddhist that doesn't mind a bit of chin-wagging, gardening and fishing.

What has been a defining moment in your life?

From concrete physical effort well spent by the end of the day. Rewarding.

Birth of my first child, a girl.

Building an octagonal dance floor for a Fortitude Valley nightclub that didn't pay.

Why Buffed?

I can have a chat to lots of different people, from varied backgrounds, places and lifestyles about assorted topics. Also job satisfaction when I can make shoes look like new again.

Whose shoes would you most like to shine?

Gough Whitlam!

Whose shoes would you like to walk a mile in?

Sir Edmund Hillary.