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Barrister kicked off The Apprentice
A trainee barrister and artist has become the first contestant to be told "You're Fired" by business tycoon Sir Alan Sugar.
Tonight viewers of the hit BBC1 show The Apprentice saw Nicholas de Lacy-Brown, 24, who grew up in Worthing, get kicked off the show by Sir Alan.
Nicholas's fellow would-be tycoons blamed him for failing the first week's task of selling two van loads of fresh fish and Sir Alan agreed.
A philosophical Nicholas, who starts his barrister pupillage at a London chambers in October, told The Argus: "I'm obviously a little bit disappointed that I didn't get to experience it further and I'm even more disappointed for the people who supported me.
"It was a very traumatic experience with a lot of strife and a lot of arguments between contestants and with that being the case I was pleased to be out.
"I realised I wasn't going to be suitable for Sir Alan's company so why prolong the pain?
"It became clear to me and Sir Alan that we were chalk and cheese."
It was business from the off for the contestants as they prepared to settle into their luxurious pad, where they'll stay for the rest of the show.
Sir Alan though had other ideas and surprised them by ordering them to sell fish dressed in overalls and rubber boots.
Things didn't get off to a great start for the boys as the team struggled to agree on where to set up their market stall.
After much deliberation they chose Islington, only to find the girls had beaten them to it.
Friction was rife in the team with project leader Alex Wotherspoon and Nicholas not always seeing eye to eye.
Nicholas, who was educated at the Our Lady of Sion School, in Worthing, said: "I wouldn't say I caused friction. With Alex as project manager, he did."
Nicholas, who added his grandmother's name De Lacy to his own surname, added: "I rubbed Sir Alan up the wrong way.
"I was trying to explain what had happened and I said something like 'it was the educated versus the football fans' and as I said it I realised he was the wrong man to say it to. I was digging myself a grave."
Before he takes up his pupillage in October, Nicholas, whose father Alan owns a Worthing solicitors' firm, will be concentrating on his artwork, which he sells via his company De Lacy-Brown Enterprises.
He added: "I've got an exhibition in Mayfair between May 5 and 10 at the Arndean Gallery.
"I want to become a serious contender on the art scene now before concentrating on my law. Hopefully it should all work out nicely."
What did you make of Nicholas's effort on The Apprentice? Tell us below.
10:05pm Wednesday 26th March 2008
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CommentPosted by: Thickalousdelaceybro
wn, Worthing on 10:36pm Wed 26 Mar 08
I hope he never gets a decent job. Barristers are never pleasant people.
Disgrace to Sussex
I hope he never gets a decent job. Barristers are never pleasant people.
Disgrace to Sussex
Posted by: Bill on 11:23pm Wed 26 Mar 08
I've just watched the show, and it didn't look like Alan and Nicholas were reaching a mutual agreement. It looked like Alan was firing him.
I've just watched the show, and it didn't look like Alan and Nicholas were reaching a mutual agreement. It looked like Alan was firing him.
Posted by: You're Hired, Saltdean on 7:24am Thu 27 Mar 08
I thought he came across as an effete little ponce.
A kind of Brian Sewell Lite.
No wonder Britain's greatest stereo salesman didnt like him...
I thought he came across as an effete little ponce.
A kind of Brian Sewell Lite.
No wonder Britain's greatest stereo salesman didnt like him...
Posted by: jim, btn on 7:58am Thu 27 Mar 08
With that haircut, he just had to go......
With that haircut, he just had to go......
Posted by: nobby, Brighton on 9:06am Thu 27 Mar 08
There is a fine line between self confidence and arrogance - unforunately this young man has crossed that line. Until he learns to perceive how others see him and moderate his self importance, he will struggle to achieve the success he so obviously craves. I would also suggest that he considers a career away from the Bar - his inarticulate ramblings in front of AS were of an appalingly low standard for someone who seeks to make a living from the ability to communicate and persuade.
There is a fine line between self confidence and arrogance - unforunately this young man has crossed that line. Until he learns to perceive how others see him and moderate his self importance, he will struggle to achieve the success he so obviously craves. I would also suggest that he considers a career away from the Bar - his inarticulate ramblings in front of AS were of an appalingly low standard for someone who seeks to make a living from the ability to communicate and persuade.
Posted by: Rob, Shoreham on 9:35am Thu 27 Mar 08
[quote][bold]jim[/bold] wrote:
With that haircut, he just had to go......[/quote] And the tiddlywink beard
jim wrote:
With that haircut, he just had to go......
And the tiddlywink beard
Posted by: bert, west pier on 10:25am Thu 27 Mar 08
watched last night.wow he was an even bigger tosspot than i thought he would be.talk about dig a hole.wouldnt like him representing me he,would have me hung,better represent my self.serious artist.what did you see his painting 14yr old standard,oh and can anyone clarify for me"he is starting his pupilage in october"is he a barrister or just going to be a trainee?
watched last night.wow he was an even bigger tosspot than i thought he would be.talk about dig a hole.wouldnt like him representing me he,would have me hung,better represent my self.serious artist.what did you see his painting 14yr old standard,oh and can anyone clarify for me"he is starting his pupilage in october"is he a barrister or just going to be a trainee?
Posted by: Roy Hills, Heathfield on 11:26am Thu 27 Mar 08
A weedy ineffectual little nerd with a hairy caterpillar stuck under his lower lip. He'll no doubt be charging a monkey an hour as a lowlife barrister. God help anyone he defends!
A weedy ineffectual little nerd with a hairy caterpillar stuck under his lower lip. He'll no doubt be charging a monkey an hour as a lowlife barrister. God help anyone he defends!
Posted by: ND of CW, Canary Wharf on 11:46am Thu 27 Mar 08
An embarrassment, even to barristers. Surprising he managed to squirm his way into a pupillage considering his obvious lack of talent.
An embarrassment, even to barristers. Surprising he managed to squirm his way into a pupillage considering his obvious lack of talent.
Posted by: Lisa, Brighton on 1:00pm Thu 27 Mar 08
[quote][bold]bert[/bold] wrote:
watched last night.wow he was an even bigger tosspot than i thought he would be.talk about dig a hole.wouldnt like him representing me he,would have me hung,better represent my self.serious artist.what did you see his painting 14yr old standard,oh and can anyone clarify for me\"he is starting his pupilage in october\"is he a barrister or just going to be a trainee?[/quote] By starting a pupillage he is going to be a trainee barrister. On completion of what is usually a year 'on the job' training he then needs to secure a tenancy (with a chambers)then he can practice.
God Help us all!
I'm still trying to get a pupillage after completing the Bar last year - obviously I'm not stuck up enough :-(
(or perhaps Daddy got a foot in the door for him....)
bert wrote:
watched last night.wow he was an even bigger tosspot than i thought he would be.talk about dig a hole.wouldnt like him representing me he,would have me hung,better represent my self.serious artist.what did you see his painting 14yr old standard,oh and can anyone clarify for me\"he is starting his pupilage in october\"is he a barrister or just going to be a trainee?
By starting a pupillage he is going to be a trainee barrister. On completion of what is usually a year 'on the job' training he then needs to secure a tenancy (with a chambers)then he can practice.
God Help us all!
I'm still trying to get a pupillage after completing the Bar last year - obviously I'm not stuck up enough :-(
(or perhaps Daddy got a foot in the door for him....)
Posted by: De Lacy-Browns Daddy, The apple of my eye on 1:38pm Thu 27 Mar 08
How ruddy dare you accuse me of fixing Nicholas' pupillage. My son worked damned hard on his hands and knees for a considerable length of time. He bearly came up for hair.
I must admit his mummy and I have wondered why Nicholas is yet to introduce us to any of his lady friends. Oh well, I guess it's just a matter of time.
What what.
How ruddy dare you accuse me of fixing Nicholas' pupillage. My son worked damned hard on his hands and knees for a considerable length of time. He bearly came up for hair.
I must admit his mummy and I have wondered why Nicholas is yet to introduce us to any of his lady friends. Oh well, I guess it's just a matter of time.
What what.
Posted by: E Arnold, Lancing on 4:23pm Thu 27 Mar 08
Good luck Nicholas, remember Galbraiths' comment that "when intelligence is not a requirement it becomes a threat to those who do not possess it".
Good luck Nicholas, remember Galbraiths' comment that "when intelligence is not a requirement it becomes a threat to those who do not possess it".
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