1 What is your earliest recollection?
A family holiday in Weston-Super-Mare with donkey rides along the beach.

2 What was your first job?
I had a paper round on Morecambe promenade. I can still remember those dark, cold, wet and windy mornings.

3 Happiest memory?
I have thought about this long and hard and can't come up with one particular happiest memory. I do have some very happy family memories growing up with my two brothers and sister.

4 Biggest regret?
I've made lots of mistakes in my life but I don't have any regrets.

5 Favourite song or artist?
I like a wide variety of music and have just bought James Blunt's new album. It's good to listen to chilling out in the evening.

6 Most-thumbed book?
Would have to say I don't read a great deal, but last holiday I read Long Way Round by Ewan McGregor. The most recent book would have to be the Screwfix Catalogue.

7 Website most often visited?
I've just been on a course last week with the Inland Revenue and seem to spend a lot of time on their website. Not very exciting but should keep me out of trouble.

8 Best-loved food?
You can't beat a good fillet steak. I love cooking and like to try lots different foods. I'm trying to get a bit more into fish.

9 What's your tipple?
I like a traditional pint of bitter and then after a couple of those I'm not fussy.

10 What's your must-watch TV programme?
I haven't had a great deal of time to watch much TV, but I do like the beginning of the X-Factor auditions. Not so keen on it when it all gets
serious.

11 A film not to be missed?
I don't know whether it's a must see film but I went to see Atonement last week. Got me lots of well needed Brownie points from my partner and not a bad watch.

12 Top holiday destination?
My favourite holiday must be Phuket in Thailand. I love travelling to different countries and seeing different cultures.

13 Which football team's result do you look for first on Saturday?
I have never really watched a full match. I prefer motorsports.

14 Favourite car?
I like lots of different cars but my passion is more for motorbikes.

15 Pet, past or present?
Cheeky Charlie – he is the Top Cat round my area and has a taste for sweet chilli crisps.

16 Favourite perfume or aftershave?
I have quite a few different ones and use whatever I grab first in the morning.

17 Which personality would you most like to meet?
I have a lot of respect for local legend John McGuinness. He's the fastest thing on two wheels.

18 Biggest influence on your life so far?
I have been influenced by a lot of different people in my career which has all helped me along the way.

19 What difference would a lottery win make to you?
Clear some debts.

20 What would be your dream job?
I'm doing it.