Louis
I left school with no qualifacations.
I was a truck driver for 10 years and then an aircraft refueller for 9 years. Not been flying for the last 6 years.
Started flying lessons aged 33 and got my first flying job aged 39
Flown 737s for 3 years and now 3 years on the 320s.
You just need a bit of cash, a lot of luck and belief in yourself.
By the way, ignore half the crap on here.
All you have to do is make sure you can pass a Class 1 EASA medical at Gatwick before spending any money.
If you plan to do Modular, you must use Bristol Ground School for your 14 exams. They are the best in Distance Learning