What’s your name?
Daymonde Marks.
You mean Raymond?
Yeah, just say that with a D in front and a silent E at the end.
Where are you from?
Marlow Bottom. That’s south of London. Which would explain the Bottom bit.
How long have you been in the business?
Fourteen years in advertising.
No, we mean as a Player?
Ah, that’s easy. Since Grade Five.
Does your wife know?
Ahem, only if you put this on the internet. (You won’t, will you?)
How long have you been at Y&R Dubai?
Ten brilliant months.
What do you do here?
I’m Group Account Director and Chancellor of Fun.
Do you like it here in the agency?
Just look at the picture, man, just look at the picture.
What’s the best part of your job?
Helping my clients achieve their marketing objectives, growing existing business, acquiring new business, motivating my team, y’know, the usual.
No, seriously.
Okay, okay. Organizing the office parties.
What do you hate most about your job?
Are you kidding? I love everything about it! (Just ask me this question after the recession.)
Do your clients know that you had a Mohican when you were younger?
I have absolutely no idea what you’re talking about.
We’ll take that as a ‘no’. So, finally, what’s your philosophy?
The fun never sets.
