ONE day in the 1970s, I had to attend a business meeting in the Connaught Rooms in London.
I arrived in the wrong room at the wrong time and felt desperately out of my depth. Trudging down the corridor, I recognised Henry Cooper, who was coming the other way.
As he passed, I felt a bit cocky and said: “All right, Henry?” He stopped, walked back and said, “I’m all right son – how are you?” He lifted my confidence beyond belief for that meeting.
He also taught me the importance of being yourself, keeping your feet on the ground, and, most of all, to show respect to all people.
I will never forget that man, even though I only met him for a few seconds.
Andy Curry, Warthill, York.
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