I was born in a small village near Lucca in Italy. We were poor but happy. When I was ten, I came to Scotland to live with my uncle. It was very difficult.
When I was 16, there was a beautiful car-a Jaguar-in the shops but I couldn't afford it. It was too expensive. So I started a business to make money-a dry-cleaning business. Soon there were 15 shops. By the time I was 19, I could afford the Jaguar. That was a very good day!