I began to punt in 1983 and my motivation was sheer curiosity. It still is.
Small world. If we are referring to Jackie of Leeds. I was a regular of hers between 1984 and 89 when her going rate was £30. She was the eighth punt of my career and still one of the very best ever. She was around five feet tall, petite and spoke with a slightly Northumbrian accent. On one occasion she was absent so her daughter, who was in the same line of business, obliged for me, thus creating what I came to refer to as the "League and Cup Double". She had much to learn from her mother though!
Latterly, Jackie admitted to being 43 so on that basis, with usual caveats applied, she would now be around 71. If she is still with us I sincerely wish her well.