Where were you born and when?
Brighton, October '65
Your father's occupation?
Psychiatrist
Your mother's occupation?
Artist and raiser of 6 kids
Brothers or sisters?
3 brothers, 2 sisters all older than me
What is your earliest memory?
Throwing stones at jellyfish washed up on the beach in Ireland aged 3
What was the first poster on your wall?
A "Wanted Dead Or Alive" mock western outlaw poster with my name on it from Hamleys
Describe your room as a teenager
Loads of Spurs newspaper clippings, a signed autograph from Glenn Hoddle and a poster of Debbie Harry
What was your first car?
Fiat Panda
What do you drive now?
Audi A3 - nice family car
Favourite footwear?
A nice pair of brown leather brogue style lace-ups from Prada I bought for my wedding
Pets?
One black cat called Marvin
What watch are you wearing?
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date
What is in your pockets?
A bit of loose change, a receipt from Waitrose & a ticket stub from a rather disappointing FA Cup semi-final
What would you wear to a fancy dress party?
The last fancy dress party I went to had the theme, Album Covers, so my wife and I went as the White Stripes' "Elephant" cover. I was Jack White, red western shirt, wig etc. I thought we looked pretty good.
The last time you cried?
Watching the final of Masterchef!
The Beatles were ...
The musical background of my childhood
Are you a city or countryside person?
City
When you look in the mirror what do you not like?
The tired look on the face of the bloke staring back at me
You get three free days of solitude. Where do you go?
Akoumia beach, southern Crete.
What's the most expensive thing you've ever bought (apart from a house or flat)?
A Neve VR60 recording console (possibly the daftest thing as well)
The oldest record in your DJ set this week.
Do It Til Your Satisfied - BT Express
The newest record in your DJ set this week.
Overtime - Pete Heller
Your house is burning down. What three things do you grab as you run out?
My wife and son and my cat
Can you recognise any wild flowers?
Do bluebells count?
The most personal thing in my wallet is ... A photo of my wife and my son
Your favourite book?
American Tabloid by James Ellroyd
What's on your bedside table today?
A Sony radio alarm clock and a book: The Holocaust by Martin Gilbert (not a light read).
What does jazz mean to you?
Chameleon by Herbie Hancock. Just the coolest record ever made
What would you most to like to receive in the morning mail?
A large royalty cheque
Do you like custard?
yes, especially with rhubarb crumble
A perfect breakfast consists of ...
Perfectly made coffee, fresh orange juice and a fresh croissant & jam. But I can do American pancakes & maple syrup with bacon if I'm in the mood. The coffee is essential though.
A world of free downloads means ...
A lot of work for lawyers
Favourite sport to watch?
Football
Favourite sport to play?
Running
What is your greatest achievement?
Appearing on TOP OF THE POPS
Do you have a major regret?
Not really. Some things I would have done differently, but hindsight is a wonderful thing
What colour is your DJ sound?
Deep blue with flashes of red
Who would play you in the film of your life?
Ben Kinglsey
What song would you like played at your funeral?
The Rhythm of Life by Oleta Adams
What will clubland be dancing to in 6 months time?
I have no idea
What record are you best known for?
Big Love

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