Graham Wakefield was born in Dover, Kent just prior to the outbreak of WWI (for which he accepts no responsibility). Joining the Royal Navy at 17, he served for over 5 years before losing his left arm in a motor-cycle accident. Thereafter Graham worked at various jobs in the private sector, ending his career with a large pharmaceutical company where he travelled extensively. He studied with thev Open University and obtained three degrees in Humanities, Philosophy, and Mathematics. He now lives in East Sussex, playing golf with his wife of many years, Ruby