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A well-built young man who’s climbing his career ladder at an impressive speed has confided in The Advocate this afternoon, telling our reporters that he finally feels like all his hard work is starting to pay off.

However, unbeknown to 28-year-old local solicitor, Alistair Ross-Davis, it’s actually his social class and exclusive education at Betoota Grove’s fabled Whooton School For Boys that’s responsible for his success in life.

Playfully running his idle right hand through his thick dirty blonde hair, Alistair spoke of how his studious diligence and dedication to extra-curricular activities has made him a well-rounded member of society.

“I’ve worked hard,” he said.

“Finding that right balance between my studies, sport and community service is hard but I think I’ve got it right. There’s only so many hours in a day but if you can plan it all out, you’ll find there’s plenty time for everything,”

“I’m still rowing for the University of Betoota and I’m coaching back at Whooton two mornings a week. Plus, there’s my serivce to charities and everything,”

“My boss went to Whooton, too. So he understands the responsibility and privileged that comes going to a school like we did. In fact, the alumni network has been really supportive along the way,”

“But I’d be nothing without hard work.”

When asked if he thought his success came down to the fact nobody in his family has ever gone to a state school, Alistair said no.

“No,” he said.

“It’s because I work hard.”

More to come.