The campaign has caught the nation's attention. Children Now spoke toQuick after an interview with Radio Five Live. He's already been on theBBC and in most tabloid newspapers. "It's been exciting and different,"says Quick about all the fuss.
What's making the headlines is his appearance. He's 23 stone, has 15tattoos, shaved head and a metal spike through his chin. He's also aformer florist. Quick objects to being stereotyped. "Some people seem tohave some narrow and out-dated ideas about who can become foster carersthese days. Perceptions can be deceptive. So what if I'm a biker? I lookthe way I do. It's the ability to understand and respond to the needs ofkids that really counts when it comes to being a good foster carer."
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