Harold was born in London in 1962. He emigrated with his family to Adelaide, Australia in 1976, where he still lives. He obtained a degree in Biology and an honours degree in Philosophy from Flinders University. He has a second-dan black belt in Karate. He has travelled and worked in many countries. Harold has struggled with mental issues and is now free of several addictions. As a singer-songwriter he has recorded with several bands and been involved with dance and fine art. He is a Buddhist and devotes a lot of time to meditation.