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It's our round - what are you having? I'll have a pint of Rebellion IPA, brewed down the road from me in Marlow.

If you could choose anyone in the world to be prime minister, who would it be? Lembit Opik, just to see his Cheeky Girl fiancAe try to carry out a serious conversation with the First Lady of the US.

How do you deal with irritating customers? Grin and bear it, followed by a Basil Fawlt y-style rant after they've left the shop.

Can you give us an unusual food and wine matching tip? I once had a very nice ChAteau Ausonne with a Spicy Beef Pot Noodle.

What's the weirdest thing that has happened to you in the shop? I was once yelled at (unfairly) by an irate customer. He came back later to apologise and handed me a lovely bottle of Pomerol too! Do you get to go on any wine trips? I've just come back from a fantastic Bordeaux Virgins trip with the ...

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