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About MeÌý

Starsign: Scorpio

Grew up in: Warley Town, a small village on the western fringe of Halifax. A bit too close to the Lancashire border, but I really had no say in it...

First job: I left the City of Leeds College of Music (now located next door to ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Leeds, but then opposite the Merrion Centre) to earn my way in life... and my first job was washing ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Leeds' radiocar. Earned six quid in my first week and thought... aha, big mistake! Things started to look up from week two onwards. Must have made a good job?

First car: A red Renault 6, which ground to a permanent halt on my way to an interview at ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Leicester. Was two hours late and the interview panel had gone home when I eventually arrived. I didn't get the job...

First record bought: (Oh heck... no street cred here...) Rolf Harris, "Two Little Boys".

First kiss: I'm sure it was memorable at the time, but I can't recall now!

Food: Joe Maiden and I share a love of chocolate cake - and many of our Sunday morning listeners have provided. Thank you!

Drink: Fond of the occasional malt...

Place in West Yorkshire: Where I am right now - I try to live for today, not yesterday.

TV show: Out of the cities... I'm a country boy at heart.

Movie: Coronation Street - especially the comedic moments which I believe are a match for anything.

Music Act: James Taylor - the primary influence on my guitar playing style.

Thing in your wardrobe: My motorcycle helmet... part of my great escape!

Possession: My books - mostly biography, history, sport and travel. I've got about 1,000.

Heroes (fave people): My daughters, all three of whom have brain power way beyond their parentage!

Zeroes (least fave people): I don't have any enemies, and try not to make any.

Hobbies/Interests: Yep - you've guessed it... making music and riding my motorbike! Not yet found a way to combine the two...

Best Radio Moment: Interviewing PM Margaret Thatcher... one real scary moment, but certainly a rung on my broadcasting ladder.

And Finally...Ìý

What would you be if you weren't on the radio? Hopefully on the telly - broadcasting's in my blood. However, I'm told I've got the ideal face for radio...