DG shrugs off ‘porn baron’ and ‘sex queen’ jibes
He wasn’t particularly shocked that she should have been vilified by the Daily mail who referred to her as a sex queen and himself as a porn baron in reporting the event declaring: ” They’ve been doing it for years – they are fixated.
Speaking exclusively to ClaretandHugh he said:”It doesn’t annoy me anymore but I agree it’s cheap and lazy reporting. The fact is that Jacqueline has inspired and lifted women. She has shown them what is possible for them in the business world. And that is hugely honourable.”
DG was regularly referred to as the “porn baron” by now retired former Mail chef sports writer Patrick Collins and said: “I thought we may have got past that tired old description with him now having put his feet up.
“The headlines including these descriptions were surprising simply because they have used them so many times before. Every time we are a story they trot them out. Ah well.”
He added: “Obviously it’s a proud moment for the family and particularly for Jacquie. It’s a lovely start to the New year and I would also like to take the opportunity of wishing a great 12 months for our fabulous fans.”
Jacquie said: “When you feel so passionately about what you do and what you believe in, it’s hard not to get emotional, so when I heard I didn’t know whether to laugh, cry or scream,” she said.
After more than 35 years in business, she said she had seen many highs and a few challenges but always stayed true to her beliefs and her ambition to create a business that empowered women.”