Leon Robins

Senior reporter

Where are you from?
Mevagissey in Cornwall.

What were you doing before Radio 1?
News Editor at Invicta Radio in Kent.

What are most proud of in your job?
Getting as many mentions of Cornwall in the summaries as possible.

Worst on air moment?
Being asked by Sara Cox when I last had sex.

Three words that describe you:
Calm, reliable, short!

Advice to anyone who wants to get started in journalism:
Get involved early – college mags, radio stations, work experience at local papers etc. It shows you are serious about your career.

Where would you like to be in 10 years' time?
Living on the income my son (age eight) will be earning as a top footballer!

What's on your walls at home?
Mainly family photos and watercolours of Mevagissey.

Who would you most like to interview?
Muhammad Ali in his prime.

If you could be famous, what would you be famous for?
Bad jokes.

My top three albums ever are:
Elvis Costello – Armed Forces
Oasis – (What’s the Story) Morning Glory
Badly Drawn Boy – Have You Fed the Fish?

Who's your favourite news reporter?
Andrew Marr because only a genius can make politics sound like fun.

I spend my time off...
Running a kids’ footy team and doing family stuff.

If wasn't a news reporter I'd be...
Earning more money.