Neil brought happiness and friendship to those around him. He will continue to be talked about in offices and bars on three continents. Such was Neil's impact on his fellows that his reputation often preceded him. Many a lasting friendship has come about because of him.

Neil enjoyed the finer things in life. If he hired a car, it was usually a sports car. But, above all, he enjoyed the simple things: fishing trips with his family and friends or a beer and a story or two after work. He had recently moved out of Manhattan with his
partner, Dinah Webster, to Long Island where he was enjoying having more space.

Neil had enjoyed a successful career in publishing in London, Hong Kong and New York. But Risk Waters was the company he came back to after breaking away for a while and we like to think it was because he liked the people and felt most at home working for Risk Waters. Over the past two years, Neil had especially enjoyed building the revenues and circulation of Waters magazine.

Neil's inherent respect for others and unselfish regard, meant that he graced all around him. Neil was the mediator and the generator – admired by all who knew him for his undeniable compassion and sincerity. Neil led by example. The example was that it is possible to be both a gentleman and a winner.