Ah yes, auctioneering. The cut and thrust; the theatre; the drama! From the grit of a tight negotiation won by the art of persuasion and sheer force of personality to the slow, creeping horror of realisation that maybe (just maybe) you should have paid more attention in high school mathematics.

The thrill and challenge of pushing oneself out of one’s comfort zone, because discomfort is the price of admission to a meaningful life. The satisfaction of being committed, not curious, because if you’re curious you’ll simply do whatever is convenient – but if you are committed, you’ll do whatever is necessary.

What’s not to love? And thus a former Junior Champ is back for more!