EYE ON THE CITY
Peter
Samson
P
eter Samson is one of those people who seems
to know everyone... or, at least as he jokes, “those
who count”. Being in the world of public relations
that’s important and he’s built up a remarkable set of
contacts during a media career spanning several decades.
The 46-year-old runs his PR business from a home office in his
penthouse apartment in the heart of Glasgow.
Here he delves into his imagination and reveals his thoughts
about spending an imaginary lottery fortune.
You are handed a lump sum of money to spend as you
please. How much is enough?
I wouldn’t be greedy so somewhere in the region of £5 million
would be more than sufficient. Did I really say I wouldn’t be
greedy? I’d dish out chunks to charity, my family and closest Would you splash out on a new set of wheels?
friends and set up investments to ensure I’d never have to Again I’d probably be happier to hire or lease some
worry about money again. sort of dream motor wherever I happened to be.
A convertible would be a possible extravagance as
How would you celebrate the windfall?
there’s nothing to beat the feeling of wind in your hair -
I’d head into the centre of Glasgow and splash out on some
whether you’re skinted or minted.
new clothes - maybe take one of my stylist chums to help me
in the makeover. Then I’d want to see the pleasure on the faces Would you keep working?
of my friends and family when the reality kicked in. I’d probably I would probably still look after a couple of clients after the dust
want to travel - business or first class. Top of the list would be settled post-celebrations but I’d be keen to try a wine or art
Argentina, Japan and Vietnam. I’d also treat my elderly mum appreciation course. I recently took up oil painting and loved
to a luxurious month-long pampering holiday anywhere she it. With the money behind me I could devote more time to
wanted. improving my brushstrokes and possibly even think about an
exhibition. Even if it’s just for the ego.
Would you move?
Perhaps from my current home but not from Glasgow. I’d still What did you spend today?
want somewhere to call home in Scotland. My plan would be £5 on newspapers and magazines, £35 on wine as I’ve got a
to simply rent somewhere for six months or so in the city or friend coming over from Canada for the weekend, £2.99 on
country of my choice. That way if I got bored I’d just hand back some superglue to fix a shaky hook and £10 to test out Marks &
the keys and move on somewhere different. I wouldn’t want Spencer’s “dine in for two with wine for £10” as
the hassle of worrying about the security and maintenance of I was intrigued as to what sort of food and wine
several homes around the globe. formed the deal. I was impressed!
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