My father was a truck driver. That's where it all started, and academically I was a disaster at school. My cousin got his name on the honour board; I, at Melbourne High School, I carved mine on the desk. — Lindsay Fox Copy Share Image
One of the nicest things about receiving the accolade of Australia is that, previously, the knighthood was historically for what was termed 'the establishment.' Now, this is an accolade for somebody who comes from a working-class background. Someone whose father… — Lindsay Fox Copy Share Image
I started ice-skating when I was about 12 or 13 and I was selected in the Australian team for ice hockey. I met my… — Lindsay Fox Copy Share Image
I'd rather have a pencil and paper and do all my own calculations rather than rely on a machine. And I'll do most calculations… — Lindsay Fox Copy Share Image
Simple old-fashioned values that come from a sense of community are the key to a great society. I believe we all have that sense… — Lindsay Fox Copy Share Image
Personal relationships are always the key to good business. You can buy networking; you can't buy friendships. — Lindsay Fox Copy Share Image
I was a careless Protestant, my wife was a good Catholic, and we had six kids in seven years and I'd endorse that to… — Lindsay Fox Copy Share Image
I don't think there's any real motivation for somebody to be a truck driver. Mine was simple; dad was a truck driver, I wanted… — Lindsay Fox Copy Share Image
People in business generally have a responsibility to the community. They have to put back into the community from which they take. I think… — Lindsay Fox Copy Share Image
Gaining my education from practical experience certainly benefited me. If I had gone on to be a lawyer, my life wouldn't have been anywhere… — Lindsay Fox Copy Share Image
My father was a truck driver. That's where it all started, and academically I was a disaster at school. My cousin got his name… — Lindsay Fox Copy Share Image
The old man sold beer after hours on weekends. And that was something that he probably did to top up his earnings as a… — Lindsay Fox Copy Share Image
Initially, I used to cart coke from the West Melbourne Gasworks -12 tonne a day, 150-pound sacks. I'd come home looking like Al Jolson… — Lindsay Fox Copy Share Image
Three score and, and ten has always been something that I never thought I'd make. So when I made it, I wanted to celebrate… — Lindsay Fox Copy Share Image
