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What’s your first memory?

I have hazy memories of my early years (pre-school) living in Hull. The neighbour said I was a lazyÌýbones which seemed like a very strange phrase to me. And another woman in the street was from Denmark; I knew she was odd because she had stripy crockery.

First record you bought?

The Beatles, She Loves You. I think for some treat my mother bought me and my brother and sisters a 7" single each. I got "She loves You". One sister got "I Wanna Hold Your Hand." And another "Hippy Hippy Shake." Don't tell the others, but I've still got all three discs.

Your favourite three songs?

I heard Freebird by Lynard Skynard the other day and thought what a great tune that is.

Alone Again, Naturally by Gilbert O'Sullivan.ÌýStilll Crazy, Paul Simon.

Who’s been your best interviewee and why?

Too difficult a question. But in general: the bigger the name, the duller the interview. Especially politicians. What you might call 'real' people are generally more rewarding.

What’s the most embarrassing thing you’ve said on-air?

Ask Jeremy Clarkson.

What’s been your career highlight?

In general I have started at the bottom and worked my way down. I'm not sure about highlights. It was good going to the National Radio Academy awards last year (2005), even though I didn't get an award.

How do you spend your time away from the microphone?

Cycling. Oh and my seven children keep me busy.

'Midgets' - cartoon by Everard Davy

[* Everard also has his own cartoon strip in the Sheffield Telegraph! For more on Everard's cartoons, click on the links below... *]

As a 10-year-old child, what did you want to be when you grew up?

I do remember that by the time I was 13 I had the ambition of working in radio.ÌýMy school teachers told me to think of a more realistic idea.ÌýHow about civil engineering?

Favourite food and drink?

I have picked up a coffee and cake habit from making quite a few trips to Germany, where it seems to be compulsory.ÌýMost afternoons I will indulge.

What do you never miss on television?

I see the television news while I am at work, but otherwise I have not watched a single TV programme in the last year.ÌýI am completely out of touch with popular culture.

What would you do if you won the lottery?

Never bought a ticket. What would I need all that money for?ÌýA few extra quid would always make life more comfortable, but I don't really yearn for millions.