things we like about richard

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- he gave us some REALLY COOL PRIZES to give to some lucky subscribers!

- his first business was selling vinyl records out of the boot of his car.

- he started a record label in the 1970s and was responsible for signing not only the Sex Pistols, but also Krautrock legends, Faust and Can. Sadly, he also signed Culture Club.

- in the 1980s, he attempted the fastest Atlantic Ocean crossing. His first attempt led to the boat capsizing and he was rescued by a big helicopter.

- Rich has guest-starred on Friends, Only Fools and Horses and Baywatch.

- Sir Rich loves a bit of Star Trek and named his new spaceship VSS Enterprise in its honor. In 2006, he offered actor William Shatner (aka Cap’n Kirk) a free ride on the inaugural space launch of Virgin Galactic.

- Branny is the 236th richest person in the world.

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