My surname has its roots in the Borders of Scotland but I was born in Fife. I had never lived north of Dundee until 1997 when I moved to the North East to work in broadcasting and I found life in that part of the world to my liking,so much so I stayed for six years. I liked the people, I liked the accents, I liked their understated humour and I loved the sea air of the North East coast where I stayed until 2003. I have tried to do other jobs but radio is truly my passion. I'd describe myself as a people person and multi-dimensional, which is really just a clever way of saying I have varied interests.
Q and A
Which celebrity do you secretly fancy, [but you know you shouldn't]
Nigella Lawson [that's not really a cookery show is it]
If you could have written any song ever what would it be
Sting- If I ever lose my faith in you. He has his critics but I heard him described once as '' Mr sheer profoundity '' and this is a great understated love song.
Perfect dinner date and what would be on the menu ?
Round to Nigella's for her to experiment with anything Italian, I love Italian food and it would have to be Fettucine with Prawn and Andouille Sausage or maybe Beef and mushroom Canellonni withtraditional Italian Ice Cream as the sweet from an Italian family Ice Cream shop in the North East
Favourite on-air moment ?
The first show on Original 106 ofcourse !
If you could change any part of your body what would it be ?
10 years ago I would have said '' more hair please '' but apart from having to slim down a shade I am happy with me,baldness and all.
Favourite Venu ?
T in the Park. Balado, Kinross.
Favourite ever gig ?
Meatloaf in Aberdeen circa 2000
Which firework best describes you
A rocket fired from a milk bottle
Describe your best ever fancy dress
What I wore to the school disco circa 1973 but I thought the platforms and the Oxford Bags looked cool.
What's your first ever memory
Standing up in the cot watching my Father put on a Buddy Rich Jazz record and my Mother smiling at me as I tried to see what he was doing.
