Michael was an extraordinary man who taught me to look at everything from different perspectives. He inspired my complete way of thinking and always challenged me to get outside my comfort zone. He was full of ideas and energy but presented these with charm and wit and gentleness. I am eternally grateful for the friendship I had with him – I know that he is the type of person who one meets only once in a lifetime. I will miss him greatly but I will never forget him as I know that I will always repeat the refrain ” what would Michael say about this?”. RIP Michael Stanley Leathes.

