After watching the film Bronson, directed by Nicolas Winding Refn and starring Tom Hardy. I realised that I had heard nothing about the notorious criminal Charles Bronson (aka. Michael Peterson) before. I must have been keeping my head pretty deep in the sand from what I have read about him since. He was jailed for armed robbery in 1974 and has committed a string of crimes behind bars, including hostage-taking, and rooftop protests and has spent much of his time in jail in solitary confinement.

As a young company, inevitably this question comes up with clients: "How do we know you guys will still be around in a few years time?" Initially, I was taken aback by this question and often I'd mumble my way through an answer, throwing in the usual cliches about forming long-term partnerships. I never imagined they'd be interested in knowing why I really thought we'd be around for the long haul. Turns out I was mistaken.

On Sunday evening with a group of friends we went to yet another magical Secret Cinema production. The organisers ask everyone to keep it hush hush so as not to ruin the experience for others who are going at a later date than you, so I'm not going to give you any clues as to what I saw because I more than recommend that you go and experience this yourself.
 

Secret Cinema's website

If we had to sum up 2011 in a sentence: the world is a better place when you do what you love. 

The year had its ups and downs and through it all, we gained a deeper appreciation for how far passion can take you … when you channel it properly …

1. Articulate your passion