I was good at football and cricket at school. My dad said, 'Son, be an architect,' and I came to Melbourne passionate about becoming an architect.

I was good at football and cricket at school. My dad said, 'Son, be an architect,' and I came to Melbourne passionate about becoming an architect.

When I go and speak now at all sorts of conferences, later in the night there's always a better Maxie Walker than me. Billy Birmingham's legendary for basically being able to verbally kneecap any of a number of Australia's characters, particularly in the commentary box.

My father Big Max told me many years ago that 'anything you are good at will contribute to your happiness'. Great advice.

One of the most obvious parts of my character is the smile, and if I wasn't comfortable in myself then I wouldn't be able to smile so much.

I used to want to be a lawyer, but I didn't want to have half my brain sucked out.

Given how well the cards have been dealt to someone like myself, I think there's an inherent obligation to try to reach out and make a difference.