Creative Head UK September 2020

THE 20:20 TE S T
ERROL DOUGLAS MBE
ERROL DOUGLAS,
KNIGHTSBRIDGE
WHAT’S THE BIGGEST SACRIFICE YOU’VE MADE IN THE PAST 20 YEARS?
My marriage.
WHAT DO THE FIRST AND LAST 20 MINUTES OF YOUR DAY LOOK LIKE?
Both find me in a meditative state of mind – full of affirmations.
DESCRIBE YOUR 20-YEAR-OLD SELF…
I was an artistic director for Paul Edmonds. I had a haircut like Blade – always
kitted out in designer gear – although saving to get married as I’d already met
my wife-to-be, Jo.
IT’S SEPTEMBER 2000 – WHERE WOULD WE FIND YOU ON A NIGHT OUT?
For a boys’ night out we could be found at the Barracuda club in Baker Street.
With my lady we could be found at the Hippodrome, Crackers or the
100 Club, where we used to dance our socks off to an eclectic mix of jazz,
funk and soul.
FAVOURITE LOOK/TREND FROM THE PAST TWO DECADES?
It just has to be ‘The Rachel’, which just kept going – it’s still asked for now!
WHAT WORRIED YOU ABOUT THE NEW MILLENNIUM BACK IN 1999?
Nothing – I was fearless!
WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR CREATIVE HEAD HIGHLIGHT?
Becoming a Most Wanted Legend in 2018.
THE MILLENNIUM BUG IS REAL AND EVERYTHING IS ABOUT TO CRASH –
WHICH THREE PEOPLE WOULD BE ON YOUR SURVIVAL TEAM?
No contest, I’ve got three children!
WHAT WOULD YOUR 20-YEAR-OLD SELF THINK OF YOU NOW?
I’d like to think that he thought I’d done alright.
WHAT WILL YOU ALWAYS FIND 20 MINUTES FOR?
To help someone.
WHAT’S YOUR BEST MOMENT IN THE PAST 20 YEARS?
Receiving the MBE at Buckingham Palace in 2008. I was
with my very proud mum and dad, and that means so
much to me, having lost them before their time.
AND THE WORST?
On a personal note, losing my son some 26 years ago. Not a day goes by when
I don’t think about him. On a business note it’s the recent pandemic – I've never
seen anything like it.
YOU HAVE 20 DAYS TO DO ANYTHING YOU WANT, WHEREVER YOU WANT
– WHAT’S THE PLAN?
I would make Afro hair training in colleges and institutions mandatory.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU SHARE WITH YOUR 20-YEAR-OLD SELF?
Create an award-winning product line.
IF YOU COULD ASK ONE PERSON LIVING OR DEAD 20 QUESTIONS, WHO
WOULD IT BE?
Dr Martin Luther King.
WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE SONG FROM THE YEAR 2000?
‘Risin’ to the Top’ by Keni Burke. It’s still my favourite!
YOU’VE GOT 20 SECONDS TO GRAB ANYTHING YOU WANT FOR FREE IN
A 'SUPERMARKET SWEEP' – WHICH SHOP DO YOU HEAD TO?
Harrods – you can buy a house there! I’d get one in Knightsbridge so I could walk
to work.
MARTY MCFLY HAS TURNED UP WITH HIS TIME TRAVELLING DELOREAN
– DO YOU GO BACK TO THE FUTURE TO 2000 OR STAY HERE?
I’d stay here. One of my favourite quotes is ‘don’t look back - you’re not going
that way’.
WHICH SONG COULD YOU HAPPILY HAVE STUCK ON A LOOP
FOR 20 HOURS AND WHY?
Sung by one of the greatest singers, ‘So Amazing’ by Luther Vandross.
WHAT WILL HAIRDRESSING LOOK LIKE IN 20 YEARS?
I think we will all have shaved heads, and will be able to
pick our head of hair from a selection of wigs from our
wardrobe. Time will not allow us the luxury of having
our hair done. The dystopian The Hunger Games
film series becomes believable – think hair in
a microwave!
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