A mayonnaise factory manager has quit his job – to live as a NATIVE AMERICAN.

He might not quite be sitting bull, but Les Atkins is going to follow his dreams and tour the country teaching people about the Native American way of life.

The 65-year-old from Walsall, West Midlands retired from his job on July 31 after 15 years of service - but now plans to spend his days dressed as his alter-ego Native American.

By day Les, a married father-of-two, was responsible for a labour force, but come the weekends he would dress up in traditional clothing including a head dress, which he made himself. He estimates he’s spent at least £5,000 on his obsession over the years - but admits the total is probably much higher. Les said: “I’ve been obsessed with the Native American way of life ever since I started watching spaghetti westerns in the 50s. ”They really got me interested so I started learning more. I’ve visited a few reserves in Arizona and Utah.

Could this be any more comical?