hiː stˈʌdid fˈɑːɹməsi ænd wˈɜːkt fɚɹən ɪnʃˈʊɹɹəns kˈʌmpəni ænd ɪn pˈʌblɪk sˈɜːvɪs bᵻfˌoːɹ tˈɜːnɪŋ pɹəfˈɛʃənəl ɪn nˈaɪntiːnhˈʌndɹɪd sˈɛvənti fˈoːɹ.
He studied pharmacy and worked for an insurance company and in public service before turning professional in 1974.