It’s taken five years… but finally…
Last night was a momentous night… it was the last It Pays To Watch, and my dad had come to see it. Afterwards, at the wrap party he said to me the immortal words “do you know, I think I must get myself one of those cashback cards.” It’s only taken five years….
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