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If it's a Boden meme, why no questions about drawstring trousers?

First love: Margaret O'Connor, St Gregory's Wynford, primary two. We were tragically parted by circumstances beyond our control.

Favourite birthday present: Memories. I lose everything else.

The sexiest man alive is: a hard one for me to judge, but Tom Waits takes some beating.

If I knew then what I know now: I'd place some rather large bets on horse races.

In my next life I'm going to be: A dolphin if I get lucky.

Best way to fall in love: Accidentally.

Most surprising thing I've discovered about my other half: Her plane was 15 minutes earlier than I thought.

What song would you sing in a big echoey stairwell: Deacon Blue, Born in a Storm.

Favourite fantasy: It depends on who's asking...

Most embarrassing phobia: Fear of beer.

What gets me out of bed in the morning: Merlin's cold nose.

I've always wanted to be: Yes, that about sums it up.

Worst fashion faux pas: Some would say my San Francisco waistcoat

If I could go back in time: I don't think I would - we're living in the Golden Age

Favourite bedtime story: The Narnia Books - although S&H grew up before I finished reading it to him.

Favourite English word: Susurration

Best thing about the 1980s: It was a very hard decade to like. The friends I made then, I think. Some of the music. Some of the books.

Most memorable road trip: Paris to Essaouira, this year

If men got pregnant: Abortion would be a sacrament

Best way to flatter a man Tell him he thinks like a woman.

My cure for insomnia: Luckily, men fall asleep after orgasm.

What kind of music would you listen to on a road trip: West Coast and Texan singer songwriters, for the most part. Jackson Browne, Warren Zevon, Steve Earle, Lyle Lovett. And Lloyd Cole, who's almost West Coast. And Del Amitri, who are. And where the hell are Ezio from? And the Clash. Oh, and The Blue Nile. Thank god for iPods...

Worst chat-up line: Overheard: "Darlin', you're standing six inches from Paradise."

Essential item to take on a road trip: Books. Lots and lots of books.

Ideal car for a road trip: A BIG car. S&H's Subaru Legacy Outback worked fine.

My biggest gamble: $27 in a Vegas casino. I'd given myself $50 to lose in three days, and that's what I put on 7 before I got on the train out of there.

What makes you smile when you're having a bad day: Remembering how absurdly better my bad days are than the best days of 90% of the rest of the world.

I always forget: birthdays.

Most extravagant purchase this year: Road trip to Morocco with my son.

Favourite party outfit: The San Francisco waistcoat

Favourite accessory: The Everyman edition of "The Great Gatsby".

I feel more confident when: I'm not thinking about it.

Best restaurant anywhere in the world: A tough one. It's hard to beat The Seafood Temple in Oban, for all sorts of reasons, but I still dream of some places I ate at in the Ardeche in my 20s.

What bores the pants off me: Self pity, especially my own.

Favourite party tipple: Another toughie - depends on the party. It's hard to beat a good Manhattan, but then it's very hard to mix a bad Jack Daniels and Coke, where the Coke keeps you awake and the JD makes it worth while being awake.

How long does it take you to get ready? I was born ready.

To prepare for a night out, I: try to remember where I'm supposed to be.

Best way to flatter a woman: Listen to her.

The most memorable occasion of my life: Well there was this time in band camp... Nah, it has to be my wedding day.

What is your best party trick? Juggling.

Hangover cure: Irn Bru (not the diet stuff) and a McDonald's double sausage and egg MacMuffin with OJ.

I'm superstitious about: Nothing.

How do you plan to celebrate your next birthday? Same as last birthday: Try to take over the World!

Who would your ideal party partner be? Groucho Marx. Or