At that point I wanted two things out of them. One was a bit more money. I’d taken a salary drop when I joined from Leyton House, and given that my design contribution had been key in three championship wins, I felt it was only right that there should be some financial recognition. I’ve never done the job for the money; I do it for the passion. Even so, we all have an ego, and one way of measuring your success is by how much you’re paid. If you can command decent money, then why not?
