Clients:

"Never has writing such a large cheque given me so much pleasure"

"It was a pleasure to see you in action, the memories will stay with me for ever. I think I have at last met my match!"

"And what a success? Thank you again"

About a grouse moor - "If the grouse come back I've got a great deal, if they don't I've brought a pup" Two seasons later, the first day yielded over 250 brace.

"You have been quite, quite remarkable throughout and I cannot thank you enough. Thank you, thank you, thank you."

"I would like to congratulate you on the outstanding advice which you gave. I spend my life giving financial advice to major corporations which require us to take a view as to markets. I have seldom seen something play out so close to your original advice. Well done!"

Business Associates:

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"They have been involved in all the big grouse moor deals one way or another in recent years."

From a fellow professional:

"I must congratulate you on this brilliant deal for ... It has been a pleasure dealing with you.