Bilton, Paul

Born in Southport, Lancashire, Paul Bilton recently became what is known somewhat unaffectionately as a paper Swiss. (First marry a Swiss, then live in the country for five years, fill in forms, wait another 18 months, and finally hand over several hundred Swiss francs in cash for the paper which grants you Swiss nationality to the local postman when he delivers your mail.)
A short career in magazine publishing was preceded by an even shorter career in advertising (Fergusons Fertilizers Fertilize Faster). In the 1980s he launched a business to manufacture plastic products under his own pat...