I am a broad-minded, genuine and honest man. I try to see the best in people without stereo-typing. Rather than seeing colour, religion or cultural differences as obstacles, I embrace them to make me a better and more rounded person. I have two fantastic and beautiful children and they are everything 'good' about human beings. They are the important elements in my life. I live in one house and my ex-partner lives in another and we share the children equally between us. So if you want me, I am afraid that you will need to get on with my Princess's as well, but this also applies to me too (If you have children)I love kids because they will tell you 'as-it-is' and they are ever so pure! I was married for what now seems like a life time (18 yrs to an Italian) so I am experienced enough to know that compatibility is not based on looks (although physical attraction is vaguely important), but a combination of tolerance, mutual respect, independence, being attentive and making time for some fun and TLC. I dumped my ego years ago (it's called growing up) and no longer have anything to prove. I do maintain my values and principles however, in terms of what's right, being good to fellow human beings, a belief in community and respecting others. I am a born and bred Londoner...and proud of it. When I walk through the streets of central London, I spend more time looking up at the most amazing and diverse buildings which makes my city one of the most fantastic in the world. I like music of all types, except Rap & Hip-Hop. But if I had to choose, I am really a Soul & Jazz head, but my collection ranges from 'World-music,' to the Rolling Stones to Barry White. My favourite sport is skiing, but I also swim, play badminton and do a lot of walking and cycling. I am ambitious, and have run various businesses in the past, I was on the first series of 'The Dragon's Den'. Yet at the same time, I have a real social conscientiousness, for wanting to help people who are disaffected or less fortunate than my myself, and my career reflects this. My real pluses however are that I am pretty okay physically, and look okay, I am very sociable and talk a reasonable amount of sense, whether it be on a one to one, or in a circle of friends. I am a tactile person, so if hugs, holding hands, someone to protect you-in a sensible manner...does not float your boat...then I am not for you! This may come as a shock, but believe it or not, I am not into 'one-night stands ladies (so please do not ask), I find that it is a good way of preventing visits to the Doctors! Oh, and lastly, I am able to listen, because I understand that it's not always about me!!!!X.