Michael Cullen
Current job: Editor of Marketing - Ireland's marketing and media trade monthly
What school did you attend? Presentation College, Glasthule, Co Dublin
Had you any famous classmates? Infamous, more like it!
Hidden talents at school? Lying low at question times.
Where did you go to college? College of Commerce Rathmines (now DIT Aungier Street), to study advertising. My preference was journalism, but insufficient points steered me towards advertising and PR.
Best subject? Either English or Latin. Shakespeare's plays were a joy but the task of remembering poetry was a chore. Despite its many critics, Latin provides a wonderful appreciation of the English language and the importance of syntax.
Worst subject? Chemistry.
Most inspirational teacher and why? Jim McNally, a master tutor in Latin.
What's your best memory of school? Amusing, spontaneous incidents involving teachers and classmates.
What's your worst memory of school?
The bullying of a classmate who could never hope to offend anyone
What song most reminds you of your school days? David Bowie's Life on Mars
