Joan Plans Esperabé was born in Caldes de Montbui in 1961, and is married with a son and daughter. He is a psychologist, but none the worse for being so, and earns a living selling ideas to others, normally in groups and workshops. He has also studied other things, worked as as a shop assistant, launched and managed companies. He has done selection, consulltancy and other things related to Human Resources and, from an early age, has worn large sizes. He presently has a beard and glasses and is trying to enjoy life.