I realised, too late, that I forgot my pants.

The Solicitor General of New Zealand was expecting me in five minutes. I stood outside the Crown Law building with my video gear, sans pants, and wondered:

Is it better to arrive on time with no pants, or to buy emergency pants and arrive late?

I opted for a VERY awkward phone call to let them decide. It wasn't just my reputation on the line, Alicia had brought me in, and I was representing her too.

Five minutes later I was filming a strategy session with thirty of the finest legal minds in the country. Without my pants. And we all had a good laugh.

I learnt a valuable lesson in leadership and handling adversity. And that I need a better system for remembering to bring pants to important public appearances. I once had to borrow Col’s pants while I played guitar at his friend's wedding.

Our film premiere was a wild success!!

Over a THOUSAND people packed the Astor in Melbourne, sold out for the first time in five years.

For our film!! OUR FILM!!

In this rather indulgent Fink Tank, Col plays the role of proud brother AND excited moviegoer.

The film I co-directed and edited, Ange & The Boss, went down an absolute treat, and we couldn't be happier. "It was way better than I thought it would be!" Col generously opined.

Those with siblings will recognise this as praise of the highest order. The Greek Film Festival added six extra screenings on top of the initial two, the maximum allowed. Most sessions sold out, and the momentum and reception has been wonderful.

Tony Wilson, Robert Heath KC and I poured a lot into making this film. To hear audiences genuinely love it has been very gratifying.

We’re very proud of our movie.

A couple of weeks ago, I took Col’s kids to KidZania in Tokyo (while Col was home in Australia!)

KidZania is a place where kids get their own bank accounts, try different jobs, wear uniforms, build things, sell things, interact with each other and other businesses. It’s VERY hands on. What a great way to give kids inspiration and a sense of possiblity in the world of work!

But among the firefighters, retailers, scientists, engineers, chefs, manufacturers, retailers, one thing was notably absent.

There was nowhere to work for yourself.

We can’t be what we can’t see.

Fortunately, Col’s kids can get their inspiration at home.