What three words best describe you?

All. Right. Really.

Who was your childhood hero and why?

Brian Horton. Best player Port Vale ever had.

What is your most precious possession and why is it important to you?

My record collection. It’s who I am.

What was the first record/CD you bought?

A Collection of Beatles Oldies But Goldies. On vinyl, naturally.

What is the radio/television show you hate to miss?

The Restaurant Man.

What is your favourite film?

Goodfellas.

What is your pet hate?

Passwords.

If you could change one thing about the place where you live, what would it be?

No HGVs between 8am and 6pm.

What are you reading at the moment?

Bedsit Disco Queen by Tracy Thorn.

Is there anything you are superstitious about?

No. Not really. Life’s too short.

If you were choosing a last meal, what would it be?

Staffordshire oatcakes with bacon and cheese.

If you had one wish what would it be?

All people had enough to eat.

If you had a million pounds to give away what would you do with the money?

Ensure that all children had the opportunity to learn a musical instrument if they want to.

If you could meet anyone from history, who would it be?

Keith Moon.

If you had a time machine where would it take you?

February, 14 1970; University Refectory, University of Leeds.

What was your most embarrassing moment?

Making a filter coffee for a musician and forgetting to put the filter in.

Is there someone well known you’ve met who really impressed you?

Billy Bragg.

What would never leave home without?

A sense of humour.

Apart from the Journal what newspapers do you read and who is your favourite columnist?

The Guardian, Deborah Orr.

If you could make or change any law, what would it be?

A ban on moaning.

What was your first job?

Saturday job in a butcher’s.

If you could take over someone’s job for the day, whose would you pick?

Simon Moran at SJM Concerts.

If you had a superpower which one would you want?

The ability to accurately guess how a show will sell.

What worries you the most?

Running out of time.

What would you like your epitaph to be?

He always did the right thing.

What is the most common misconception about you?

Standoffishness – it is often shyness.

Is it ever acceptable to break the law?

No. If you don’t like it, change it.

What’s your guilty pleasure?

Status Quo 1970 to 1979.