I had the good fortune to be Tony’s NT neighbour for three years when the Publishing department (for which I used to work) was moved to the office beside his. Although I knew him a little before then, to begin with I still had a vague idea that being next to the Director of HR would mean having to be extra quiet and well behaved. I needn’t have worried, of course - Tony was the kindest, the funniest, and the most chilled out colleague you could hope to have. He projected a sense of calm capability that immediately made you feel relaxed, whatever minor theatrical crisis might be occurring at that moment. And despite being incredibly busy, he somehow always had time for anyone who needed him. On one occasion that person was me - I went to him to discuss something that had upset me. Over the course of half an hour he listened, listened some more, and then gave me some very good advice. I left his office feeling inestimably better. I know that countless people who worked with him have had the same experience. In both big and small ways, Tony took the time to make other people’s day better. What an absolutely brilliant guy.
I had the good fortune to be Tony’s NT neighbour for three years when the Publishing department (for which I used to work) was moved to the office beside his. Although I knew him a little before then, to begin with I still had a vague idea that being next to the Director of HR would mean having to be extra quiet and well behaved. I needn’t have worried, of course - Tony was the kindest, the funniest, and the most chilled out colleague you could hope to have. He projected a sense of calm capability that immediately made you feel relaxed, whatever minor theatrical crisis might be occurring at that moment. And despite being incredibly busy, he somehow always had time for anyone who needed him. On one occasion that person was me - I went to him to discuss something that had upset me. Over the course of half an hour he listened, listened some more, and then gave me some very good advice. I left his office feeling inestimably better. I know that countless people who worked with him have had the same experience. In both big and small ways, Tony took the time to make other people’s day better. What an absolutely brilliant guy.
