Ricky Martin from The Apprentice, interview
When the eighth series of The Apprentice began in March, you’d be forgiven for thinking Lord Sugar would make mincemeat out of brash recruitment manager Ricky ‘reflection of perfection’ Martin. But, last night, after thirteen gruelling weeks (and many more gruelling clichés), the 26-year-old from Hampshire triumphed, winning a quarter of a million pound investment from one of Britain’s most prolific businessmen.Justin Bieber Supra TK Society Purple Suede Shoes
While his win may have surprised audiences, it didn’t surprise the man himself, who admits, ‘I never doubted that I could do it; I was always believed in myself. But though I was confident I could win it, I was never complacent that I actually would.’ Self-assurance has never been a problem for the scientific industry recruiter, who likened himself to the god Thor on his application and insisted he could teach ‘old dog’ Lord Sugar some new tricks. ‘The reality is that in business, if I went about as I did at the beginning of the programme with my catchphrases and clichés, no one would want to work with me.’ Supra Shoes Online Store
‘I brought out the Ricky Hype wrestling character to stand out from the crowd and put a bit of fear into my fellow candidates, but as time went on, I stopped that persona and focussed on what I am: a very diplomatic and amicable businessman.’ Indeed, producers pounced on his lycra toting hobby of professional wrestling, a sport he took up whilst studying medical biochemistry at Cardiff University (or the University of Wales, as it was then known). ‘I can’t say that the show focussing on my wrestling is unfair because I went into the process with a wrestler’s attitude, but I wanted people to take me for who I am – a businessperson, and not a sportsperson.’ 2012 Newest Cheap Supra Sneaker For Sale
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