In the Hot Seat
Age? (very optional!!!) "24"
Favourite place?
"Anywhere by the sea, the Florida Keys are a particular fave"
Favourite music?
"Anything that gets me dancing around and singing (tunelessly!)"
Earliest memory?
"Being togged up in a shocking navy blue velvet bridesmaid's dress
at my uncle's wedding, I reckon I was about 4"
First job?
"Weekend sport monkey at Metro FM age 14 - happy days!"
Dream job?
"I'd love to spend some time working in America"
Best on-air moment?
"Probably doing my first show and realising that I'd fulfilled my
childhood ambition"
Worst on-air moment (embarrassing or otherwise)?
"Having a massive row with John Prescott in front of an audience, then
having to sneak away quickly before I got lynched by his spin doctors"
Where would you have been seen or heard since you
started broadcasting?
"Tiny bit on Metro and TFM, plenty as a travel tart in the North East
and Yorkshire and on BBC Newcastle and Cleveland"
Any hobbies or special interests?
"I used to be a competitive swimmer when I was younger, as well as a
lifeguard (not quite Pamela Anderson standard sadly!).
I'm also a qualified scuba diver"
Any advice for those who want to get started in radio?
"Work hard, be enthusiastic and never stop trying
- it'll be worth it when you get there!"
Thanks to Anna for answering our questions, listen to BBC Radio Cleveland every weekday from 5pm.
Copyright Anna Lee/Martin Phillp 2004
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