The A-List: 2008

Job

Director

Company

Rattling Stick

Work Telephone

+44 (0)20 7851 2001.

Address

39-43 Brewer Street, London, W1F 9UD

Fantasy business partner

I had one. Now, luckily, we work together.

How do you off-set your carbon footprint?

I always walk or use public transport in town.

Greatest influence

My mum and dad.

Clubs

Liverpool FC.

Favourite gadget

Bop It.

Desert island objects

Frisbee, beach towel, beachball.

Most-admired politician

Winston Churchill. He kicked arse!

Favourite media

The Observer, American Cinematographer, Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares, Radio Five Live, liverpoolfc.tv.

Biggest risk taken

Asking out Julie Bruce when I was 14, and she was 17. I had no chance.

Perfect day

A sunny day, lazing and reading the papers in the park.

Who should play you in the film of your life?

My mate, Matt.

Career highlights

Volkswagen, Adidas, Lynx, Levi's.

Fictional hero

Phileas Fogg.

Hidden talent

I'm a mean egg-and-spoon racer.

Best job outside advertising

Roadsweeper.

Lowdown

Despite a much-publicised return to commercials directing, Ledwidge's output has been sparse over the past 12 months. An epic spot for Levi's and some charming work for Orange aside, Ledwidge has spent much of his time since forming Rattling Stick with Daniel Kleinman and finishing off his feature film, Gone. Look out for it, it's brilliant.

Most expensive purchase

Mind your own.

Why are you good at what you do?

I had no choice. I'm useless at everything else.