If you had to be stuck in a lift with someone, who would it be and why?

Hank Azaria. He does the voices of Moe, Apu, Chief Wiggum, Comic Book Guy and Snake fromThe Simpsons. They would keep me pretty happy.

What is your biggest fear?

Singing in front of people.

Do you have any superstitions?

Well I DO wear a ‘special’ ring.

If you could have only one song on your iPod, what would it be and why?

It’s Tricky by Run DMC. That tune hasn’t failed me yet.

What’s the most expensive thing you’ve bought, not including property?

Fender Stratocaster guitars.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve been given?

“In the long run, we are all dead” .

John Maynard Keynes said it. It’s really comforting.

What’s your indulgence?

Guinness and peanuts.

What item could you not live without?

Peanuts and Guinness

If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be and why?

I would fanny about less.

Where are you next going on holiday?

Ponthir.....where else?