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Thanks for doing this AMA, and you also deserve congratulations for pitching a product that actually helps people rather than just makes money. I have 3 questions .

1. Would you recommend Dragon's Den to an entrepreneur or do you think a more traditional way, such as pitching to potential investors without the aid of a broadcaster and production company is more effective?

2. Did the production company or broadcasting side of Dragon's Den give you any requirements that you felt got in the way of your pitch, or was it just like a real pitch except with tv cameras there?

3. What was Evan Davis like?

Hi John, I've been watching you on TV for years. You're a testament to quality journalism and value of the BBC. I can't begin to fathom what things you have seen over the course of your career. I would like to ask, can you identify a moment where meeting someone or seeing something first hand had the dramatic effect of totally reversing your opinion or view of the situation. For instance did you ever come across something where you realised that what you had been told, or read or heard about was entirely different to what you witnessed first hand. Thanks ever so much for doing this AMA.