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    #11
    Originally posted by Ivor1
    Makes me laugh watching this program Alan Sugar giving it the big I am, shots of Canary Whalf at the start, when the reality is his offices are based in business hub of 'Brentwood', next to to a pub, and he recent product line is ..... cant think of any ... may be that crappy photocopier fax effort.

    Alan Sugar, your fired due to being a blagger and for you fear of razors.
    Why do you think he's looking for apprentices?

    It's TV entertainment at the end of the day. I reckon Sugar plays a good part, he gives it a bit of theatre. Who would be better?

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      #12
      Originally posted by wendigo100
      Why do you think he's looking for apprentices?

      It's TV entertainment at the end of the day. I reckon Sugar plays a good part, he gives it a bit of theatre. Who would be better?
      Hear hear,
      Let us not forget EU open doors immigration benefits IT contractors more than anyone

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        #13
        Originally posted by cojak
        He earns his money from property these days, I hear...
        Fingers crossed that he'll get burnt soon then. Gloom, doom etc.
        Behold the warranty -- the bold print giveth and the fine print taketh away.

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          #14
          Originally posted by Ivor1
          Makes me laugh watching this program Alan Sugar giving it the big I am, shots of Canary Whalf at the start, when the reality is his offices are based in business hub of 'Brentwood', next to to a pub.
          I'll have you know that Brentwood has some very big businesses - Fords HQ and nearby Dunton research centre, Logica CMG, BT at One London Road and of course my very own enterprise - temporarily situated at the end of my dining room table.
          It's my opinion and I'm entitled to it. www.areyoupopular.mobi

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            #15
            Originally posted by wendigo100
            Why do you think he's looking for apprentices?

            It's TV entertainment at the end of the day. I reckon Sugar plays a good part, he gives it a bit of theatre. Who would be better?
            I'd never heard of Alan Sugar before this show yet they have convinced me that he is some business legend. I would prefer the BBC replace Sir Alan with a B-grade actor, they'd be more convincing and it would do a little to reduce that ridiculous tax called a TV license. I'm sure Alan Sugar makes a killing out of the BBC for the show and the £100k salary prize is a meagre overhead. I doubt any of those muppets would be worth £100k to anyone, let alone Sir Alan hence each apprentice 'moves on' within a year of being 'hired'.

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              #16
              Originally posted by fat_chance
              I would prefer the BBC replace Sir Alan with a B-grade actor, they'd be more convincing
              Eh? How less convincing could a show be when you know the geezer is an actor?

              And knock Surallan as a businessman as much as you like - he's made more money than most over the years, and far more than you or I ever will. I just object to having a Labour Luvvy on the show.

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                #17
                I was only knocking him as an actor, not as a businessman. He is a great businessman and that is why he lets the winners go/fires them so soon before the next show commences each season; cuts his costs and stirs the ratings. Good on him for making money out of the BBZzzzz.

                I must admit I do enjoy that show though.

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                  #18
                  Originally posted by fat_chance
                  I was only knocking him as an actor, not as a businessman.
                  Ah, I see what you mean. He sometimes has to wind himself up to slag off the losers. You could see him struggling to find a reason to shout at Lohit last week.

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