The Crying Game
Out of Africa
The English Patient

Mostly everything but not rap. But in particular Dire Straits (epecially Sultans of Swing). The Bellamy Brothers. Elvis Presley. Katherine Jenkins. The Band of the Royal Marines.

Books by Bill Bryson, Nelson de Mille, Patrick Robinson, Gordon Stevens, Chris Ryan, Cathy Kelly.

Blue, turquoise, cream - and black in the evenings.

Seafood; Thai; Pasta; Vegetarian. I rarely eat red meat, though can be tempted with a grilled steak once in a while.

Have two children, one dog. A long time ago I was in the WRNS (Royal Navy) and like a lot of ex Service people look back on those days as some of the best times I have had. Have lived as an expatriate in the Middle and Far East and travelled to many countries. I moved back to Wales seven years ago to be near my children.

Socialising with family and friends, mostly over a meal. Staying with friends who live in England. Walking my young Westie. Going once a year to my favourite places in the Western Highlands, namely the Isle of Skye and Plockton.

Animal cruelty. People who try an push in in queues. Inconsiderate drivers who do not use their indicators. Litterbugs. Scroungers quite happy to live on benefits rather than work.

I don't have much time for hobbies as such, running the house/garden, dog, entertaining etc. seems to take up most of my time. I used to horse ride but no longer do that.