P1 - at his recent glider exploit he said it was the first time he'd ever flown an aircraft, balloon excluded.
Branson's fine, if a little irritating at times. Born to wealthy parents but he left school at 16 I think. Boy done good.
His dad [retired judge] seems pretty cool too. Remember a docu about RB a few years ago. At 15 or so RB was obviously a bit fed up of school. His dad took him for a walk in the garden 'Now look Richard, its vital to get educated. A levels, university and get a law degree and you're set up. That is my advice to you'
All the next week his dad agonised about whether he was trying to influence him too much. The next weekend, another walk; 'Now look Richard, what I said to you last week, well frankly it was rubbish. My advice now is do what you want, but keep busy. Always always keep yourself busy'.
Seems his dad perhaps had more influence than he ever intended
