Born on September 19th in the vibrant city of Nicosia, Cyprus, I was the fortunate beneficiary of a rich cultural heritage, courtesy of my Greek Cypriot parents. My father, a skilled electrician with a natural flair for innovation, had always harbored a secret ambition to break free from the confines of his traditional profession and forge a new path. And so, with unwavering determination and a courageous spirit, he made the bold decision to abandon his trade and take the leap of faith by opening his very own nightclub in the heart of Nicosia.
As I entered this world for the very first time, my father instinctively felt the impending turbulence and, with great reluctance, made the arduous decision to dislodge our family from its familiar surroundings and relocate to the United Kingdom.
We eventually settled in England, a land steeped in history and culture, where my father once again embarked on a quest to revive his long-held passion for the nightclub business. Little did he realize, however, that this era would also be characterized by the ascendance of protection rackets, an experience that would leave an indelible mark on my life, forever altering the trajectory of my existence.
The nostalgic whispers of bygone eras continue to resonate within my consciousness, their echoes a testament to the profound impact those formative years have had on my development as a person. It is a recollection that I cherish deeply, for it was during that tender age of 16 that I first laid eyes on the love of my life, my wife. And it was only seven years later, at the ripe age of 23, that we embarked on the journey of a lifetime, exchanging our vows and committing to a lifelong partnership.
Fast forward to the present, and I am blessed to be surrounded by the fruits of our labor, the culmination of our love and dedication to one another. We have been blessed with three wonderful children, each a unique and precious gem, and now, the addition of five delightful grandchildren has brought even greater joy and fulfillment to our lives. As I look back on the journey that has brought me to this moment, I am filled with gratitude and appreciation for the love, laughter, and adventures that have shaped me into the person I am today.
As I sit here, I am filled with a deep sense of gratitude for the opportunity to share my personal narrative, to reflect on the Crappers, a nostalgic and sentimental portrayal of a bygone era, the 1960s and 1970s, a time of great change and upheaval, yet also of simplicity and innocence.
This period, replete with larger-than-life characters, was a time of great growth and development for me, and as I look back, I am filled with a profound sense of contentment, surrounded by the people and things that I hold dear, and the rich heritage of the past.
