Andrew Cotton aka Cotty is a Pro Surfer based in Devon. Cotty, who started surfing at the age of nine and also works as a Plumber, is well known for chasing big-waves throughout the winter with surfing friend Al Mennie. Cotty was recently nominated for the Billabong XXL Awards for surfing a 50ft wave in Mullaghmore, Ireland. In this interview with CV Surgeon he talks about making his passion a career and shares some tips on how others can make their dream job a reality.