The A-List: 2008

Job

Creative partner and chairman

Company

Partners Andrews Aldridge

Work Telephone

+44 (0)20 7478 2100.

Address

20 Soho Square, London, W1D 3QW

How do you off-set your carbon footprint?

Tip-toe.

Clubs

Chelsea Football Club, Soho House.

Favourite gadget

Kettle.

Desert island objects

Kettle, teabags, generator.

Favourite media

The Guardian, GQ, Match of the Day, 6 Music, Pandora.com.

Biggest risk taken

Being honest.

Perfect day

Any day that begins with a view of the South China Sea.

Who should play you in the film of your life?

Angelina Jolie.

Career highlights

The next pitch win.

Fictional hero

Roy of the Rovers.

Hidden talent

Baking.

Lowdown

It's hard to imagine the liberal Aldridge sitting across from his conservative partner-in-crime Andrews in their office without coming to blows. But Aldridge's calm demeanour has kept the marriage harmonious, and he still has the respect of many of the DM industry's creative talent.

Most expensive purchase

Painting by Terry Frost.

Why are you good at what you do?

Good enough never is.