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Born 'n' Bred:Ìý York with an Irish Italian upbringing.

First memory:Ìý Such a long time ago I can’t remember.

First record bought:Ìý The album Separate Ways by Elvis Presley.

First job:Ìý Working on a Sunday at Cooper’s newsagents in Acomb, York.

Little known fact about yourself:Ìý I qualified as an aerobics instructor.

Favourite food and drink:Ìý Chilled white wine (otherwise it gets sent back) and Veal Milanese.

Favourite place in the world:Ìý County Donegal, The Amalfi Coast in Italy and Sydney.

Favourite place in North Yorkshire:Ìý Anywhere by the sea!

Any pet hates:Ìý Rude people!

What would your desert island luxury be: A rich man who can attend to my every need!

Best radio moment:Ìý Interviewing former hostages Terry Waite and John McCarthy – not both at the same time.Ìý John was released on my 28th birthday – I heard the news when I was walking along the shore on Lough Foyle in Ireland – I cried when I heard of his release.Ìý It was a privilege to interview him and Terry.ÌýÌý

Who would be your dream co-presenter:Ìý Phil Bodmer was my dream co host – but don’t tell him, he’s a telly tart now.Ìý Nowadays – Miss Piggy.

If you weren’t a broadcaster what would you be:Ìý A teacher.