The Great British Bake Off in 2012. Last year, speaking to The Daily Telegraph, John said that despite 'gladly' quitting his job when the offers rolled in, his joy was short-lived when "the demon of over-estimated self-value began to percolate into my soul." John was studying for his final law exams and had accepted a graduate scheme at the Royal Bank of Scotland when the show aired.He explained: "As the next batch of Bake Off starts emerged, my appeal shrank."Year on year, the working days became smaller and financial offers were smaller.
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