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Star sign: Aquarius.

Born 'n' Bred: Yes and No.

First memory: Singing 'The Big Ship Sails' as a four year old in the choir of Froebelian School, Horsforth near Leeds.

First record bought: 'The Night Chicago Died' by Paper Lace. I remember it was on the Bus Stop record label.

First job: Apart from being a Paper Boy as a kid, I was a petrol-pump attendant when at university.

Little known fact about yourself: I have never, ever, eaten a strawberry!

Favourite food and drink: Food – pasta, drink – doubles.

Favourite place in the world: Las Vegas.

Favourite place in North Yorkshire: York Minster, simply awesome.

Any pet hates: Loads, including roundabouts with traffic lights on, people who say "not three bad”, celery, Jens Lehman, late-night TV phone-in quiz shows, fruit infusion tea, Elton John, Z-list celebrities and WAGs, the packaging on CDs, Ayen Robben...I could go on forever!

What would your desert island luxury be: Ray Mears.

Most embarrassing radio moment: Due to a technical error (my incompetence) I once gave away a luxury, all-inclusive holiday for 2 to Australia to a woman who hadn’t actually won it.

Best radio moment: The pay cheque

Who would be your dream co-presenter: Danny Baker, a radio genius.

If you weren’t a broadcaster what would you be: Less tired.