Pterodactyl man Lee wins "The Apprentice"

By Avril Ormsby

LONDON (Reuters) - Milkman's son Lee McQueen, whose party trick is a reverse pterodactyl impression, has been hired as Alan Sugar's 100,000 pounds-a-year "Apprentice," beating hot favourite Claire Young in the final of the business TV show.

Sugar appointed the recruitment sales manager after he overcame his nerves in the final task which involved creating and launching a new male fragrance.

"Lee, you're very convincing," said Sugar. "You are very, very, very convincing. I've concluded ... Lee, You're Hired!"

The 30-year-old was popular among the other Apprentice candidates, but in previous episodes it was revealed he had lied about his academic history on his CV and had been accused, along with others, of bullying.

But he convinced Sugar to take him on after impressing with his hard work and determination.

"I have consistently delivered throughout this intense process," he had told Sugar in the final boardroom scene.

"You should hire me because I've demonstrated over the last 12 weeks my sales ability, my man-management ability and leading by example."

Sugar fired Helene Speight and Alex Wotherspoon in the final, which this time had four candidates rather than the usual two.