The Reason 4

The Reason 4 on Christmas, singing to 77,000 people and Broken.

 What was it like being on X Factor?

 Being on X factor was a brilliant experience and we would recommend it to anyone who is trying to get noticed, it gave us a brilliant platform.

 How has life changed since you were on the show?

 Life has changed loads since the show, we met great management and signed a publishing deal with Sony/atv, which gave us the chance to come out of work and really concentrate on the music, which then lead to our record deal and where we are today.

 Other than the judges, what do you think has changed from x factor this year?

 We did enjoy the show this year but don't think the talent was as high as previous years until the final few, but we think it's great that a band finally won the show, well done Little Mix .

 Where was your favourite gig and why?

Our favourite gig of 2011 has got to be party in the park in Leeds

 purely because there was 77,000 people there and some massive acts on

 the same stage as us.

 Is there anything fans should look out for in the new year?

2012 is a exiting year for THE REASON 4 we have our second single

 BROKEN early in the year and our full debut album CRYING OUT LOUD

 shortly after can't wait for you guys to hear it.

 If you could all describe yourselves in three words what would they be?

 Nate: tattoo'd, live wire,

 Marc: Ambitious, determined, loyal

 Scott:Humble,fun, happy

 Glenn: cheeky,charming,chappy

 How will you be spending Christmas?

 We are spending Xmas this year with family, but will be back together to bring in the new year woop woop !!!!!

 For anyone that doesn't know what genre of music do you sing?

We describe our music and others have agreed that we sing rock/pop or indie/pop a mix between Take That and The Script,

Do you have any advice for bands that are trying to get noticed but keep facing rejection?

 This is a really hard industry to get noticed in but talent shows such as X factor/ The Voice / Britain Has Got Talent ........... Give a great chance to showcase yourself like we did, and most importantly never give up!!!!

 Where do you all see yourselves in ten years time?

 We have had this chat a number of times and we would love to be still

 making music everyone loves like bands such as Take That and Westlife

 still do.

For more information on The Reason 4 visit their website http://www.thereason4.com/index.php or follow them on Twitter @TheReason4

Sharon Clephane

A wonderful woman and a great inspiration to me talks about Big Pink Hearts, Peter Kay and taking responsibility. 

    What is it that keeps you motivated in life?

That's a hard question because it varies so much!  With BigPinkHeart some of my motivation comes from meeting other inspirational people and people who also want to be involved in making a difference for the better (like yourself!).  BigPinkHeart was formed in 2008 and I was initially motivated by not only my own passion but by the fact that things just 'happened' for us along the way which made it feel that it was meant to be!  Don't get me wrong, there probably have been more downs than ups in the last few years and things certainly don't get any easier.  But when times feel really hard and things appear to be going nowhere, a door suddenly opens, something positive happens (big or small) which picks up our spirits and reminds us that not everything in life comes easily and when successes happen they are all the more wonderful because of the efforts that have been put in!

I think I'm quite a passionate person and when I put my mind to something I keep at it until I finish. 

 How have times changed since when you were growing up to now that your children are growing up?

Enormously!  I think children nowadays have less freedom than we did.  Stranger danger situations existed when we were young but we were unaware of it because it wasn't heavily publicised in the media.  There was more a sense of innocence 30/40/50 years ago - gangs existed but were less 'feral'; authority was respected more (and those in authority sometimes abused this respect, just like today); there wasn't the craving for 'celebrity' status as there is today; children were 'children' and this was something that was cherished rather than expecting them to act older; 'community spirit' was very much in existence - we knew our neighbours and people helped each other more by being more aware of those who lived nearby.  Life was generally slower and less congested - there were far fewer cars on the road, the population wasn't as big as it is nowadays.  Junk food didn't exist when I was a child - hamburgers were alien to us!  Fish and Chips was probably the main junk food of the day and this was a real treat at the weekend!  We spent more time outside than in because there wasn't much on TV (we only had 3 channels before Channel 4 started!) and there were no computers.  TV programmes were even more innocent than they are today - swearing just didn't exist on telly and 'naughty scenes' were left to the imagination!

However, life moves on - technology develops and communities grow.  Parents and even grand-parents have to work harder and longer to keep their heads above the water.  Young people have access to wonderful resources for learning and we can now communicate with people all over the world at the touch of a button.  We don't have to wait 3 days for that letter to arrive.  Still, I think we have lost a wonderful era of innocence and I wonder whether my children would like to experience a week of life in the 1960s or 1970s!

 Why do you think it is important that children learn about the dangers of the world and others? 

It's incredibly important for children to understand that there are dangers outside of their family and sometimes the dangers are within their own families.  Children should not be made to suffer at the hands of others or be made to feel guilty for something that has been done to them in order to protect the person who has committed the abuse/offence.  Adults need to be more aware of any changes that they notice in a child - a sudden withdrawal, a change in personality, etc.  I think it is so important to keep in touch with our own children so that they know they can talk about anything that is upsetting them and they won't be shouted at or judged.  I know that life can be hectic and as adults we tend to sometimes bury our heads in the sand.  Perhaps we need to cram less into our days and rethink our priorities.  A child needs protection, a child needs to know that it is loved and cherished, a child needs to know it is valued and what he/she has to say will be heard.  If a child has more understanding from an early age about what is acceptable and what is not acceptable, what are appropriate boundaries, then they will been given vital tools to understand when something is wrong and hopefully there will be a responsible adult with whom they can speak and voice their concerns/fears. 

Why do you want Big Pink Hearts to make a difference? 

BigPinkHeart was created to try and get people to work together to bring about a change for the better - a return to an era of 'community' and where people valued life and each other.  A civil society can only work when people/communities work as a team.  In my personal opinion, I don't see a lot of this 'teamwork' happening on a weekly basis but I do see that when this country is in trouble people work wonderfully together to help each other.  Well, if this can happen during times of say the recent riots, why can't it happen more regularly?  The British have always been known for their fighting spirit and pulling together.  BigPinkHeart wants to be able to contribute to reducing anti-social behaviour and isolation, working in partnership with other organisations and communities, to make a change for the better and I think, with a concerted effort, this will happen but it will take a while!

What is it do you think the reason why the youth of today have lost respect not only for themselves but others?

I don't think we can blame the youth for losing respect - they have to learn from experience and I think that the adult population has to accept some of the blame.  When a child sees an adult acting in a disrespectful manner - shouting at someone in the street, shouting at a teacher, a shop assistant, or getting into fights with others, then it is natural that this child will think this is an appropriate way to act!  It is always so much easier to blame others for our bad behaviour but we need to stop passing the buck!  The ultimate in lack of respect was evidenced by the riots that took over this country in August this year.  Yes, I think there is a general unrest within this country and also an element of 'boredom' but it was wrong for those who took part in the riots to kill innocent people, ransack businesses and burn down homes and destroy lives of hardworking people.  What did that achieve? How will those actions make a change for the better?  They won't! Those most obscene acts of disrespect have only added to the bad press that our young people have already been branded with.  However, we must remember that when we saw the media coverage of the riots we were not only seeing young people, we were seeing adults behaving in a 'feral' manner.  So, us adults need to start leading by example!  Our young generation should be helped to feel good about themselves rather than being labelled as 'trouble makers'.  I have no idea what the answer is but I do know that something has to be done now to stop the rot getting any worse.  I think it boils down to personal values.  If we have good self-esteem, good manners, confidence, tolerance, understanding, belief in ourselves, consideration for others, then we have the foundations to build Respect and when we feel Respect for ourselves we will then be able to show it to others.  Now, rather than point the finger at today's youth and ask them to show Respect to others, we should point the finger at ourselves and ask the same question.  I'm certainly not saying that young people are blameless, but I am saying that adults aren't!

 Away from work, what things interest you? 

I love being with family and spending time with friends!  I'm an avid reader!  I have two dogs and really enjoy going on long walks with them.  My ideal holiday is going somewhere that has history as well as sunshine and sand.  A recent holiday was spent in Turkey and I was fascinated by the local history and discovering that there was a castle still intact that dated back to the Crusades!  I also love laughing until my sides hurt - good friends and family can achieve this as well as Peter Kay!

 If you could be any celebrity in the world who would you be and why? 

Can I chose someone who is no longer alive?  Well, if I can, then it would be Audrey Hepburn - what an inspirational and BigPinkHearted woman she was!  Beautiful, talented, a survivor and worked hard for the sake of others.   She also appeared not to be tainted by her celebrity status.  Awesome!  If I have to chose someone who is living, then it would have to be Peter Kay!  OK, I know he's a man and I'm a woman but in my humble opinion he is fantastic!  Again, a very BigPinkHearted person, a family man and also close to his parents and grand-parents.  His ability to make people laugh is enviable - he's a natural!  His charitable work is amazing and he doesn't appear to want any of the glory for himself.  He really does make a difference to people's lives!

 Generations, are increasingly growing but what would you like to see happen to make a generation stand out?

Wouldn't it be wonderful if there was a youth movement that appealed to all young people and encouraged them to lay down weapons, to stop the violence among gangs in cities, to stop the bullying within schools/colleges, and to start to pay forward small, positive actions to help others!  Wow!  Wouldn't that be fantastic.  Then the 'noughties' would go down in history as the era when our young generation stopped the violence in Britain and lead by example for others to follow!  Now, that's my dream. 

If you could turn back time is there anything you would change and why? 

Actually, I've given this question a lot of thought.  With hindsight I now know how precious the years were when my children were growing up and I would like to go back and rethink some of my priorities.  I tried to work around my children but that wasn't always possible.  However, I don't think there is anything else I would change, not even the bad times, because all those experiences have helped to make me who I am today.  I am still learning and hope I don't ever stop!

 What are the biggest pressures of the world for teenagers do you think? And how can they be resolved? 

In my humble opinion I think young people today have huge pressures to live with.  Apart from the current economic crises where young people are not guaranteed to find employment or work experience, they also have to live with enormous peer pressure!  I think there has also been too much emphasis on academia and not enough on vocational studies for far too long!  This is now slowly changing but there is still a stigma attached to those qualifications that are not deemed to be academic - that is SO wrong!  Young people are more pressured to 'reach for the stars' - there is nothing wrong with being competitive but when this competitiveness takes over and anything less than a top score is not acceptable, then this can have a detrimental affect on that young person.  There is nothing wrong with trying your best - but neither should a young person feel a failure for not achieving that A*! 

There are tough times ahead for all generations in this country but I think our teenagers are going to find it much harder to get on the employment ladder.  We all need to rethink priorities, we all need to rethink values!  We all need to start to take responsibility for our actions and lead by example, old and young!

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Harry Moseley

For those of you reading that didn't know who Harry was you have missed out on following Harry's amazing story.
Harry Moseley aged 11, was a typical boy until he was 7 years old. Harry was having problems with his eye sight so his family took him to the doctors. After numerous tests and scans they finally had a diagnosis Harry had an inoperable brain tumour, for anybody to receive this news they wouldn't want to carry on but not Harry. As Harry began chemotherapy he met a man called Robert with the same condition as him and decided to make a difference. Harry started hand making bracelets to raise awareness of Cancer Research. Not only did Harry devote his time into helping others he also set up a website www.helpharryhelpothers.com where people can buy the bracelets he made for his friend Rob. Sadly, four weeks into Harry's campaign Rob died. Although, this was a sad time for Harry he never let anything put him down. He still  carried on inspiring and encouraging thousands of people around the world. On his own Harry managed to raise a staggering £85'000 selling his bracelets to many famous faces and with the help of people buying them from his website. In 2009, Harry was voted kindest kid for always looking at the brighter side of life and for his contributions into raising awareness. 


Saturday 8th October 2011 was a tragic night this is when Harry lost his battle to cancer. When I heard the news it made me realise what an exhilarate boy Harry was and how at such a young age Harry managed to touched nations. Personally, I didn't know Harry but just by following him on Twitter I was able to be following his story and see the wonders he was able to do. Many people loved Harry and still do for this reason I am sure that his legacy will live on.  
R.I.P Harry Moseley Your Legacy Will Live On. 

Dave Mead Interview

A man from Sunderland, talks about going to a private school & finding happiness.

Growing up in the 90's must of been challenging, on a day to day bases what was it like? 
I would say I grew up more in the 80's then the 90's! To be perfectly honest the most challenging event of that time was being put into a private school and the place did me no favors whatsoever, other than coming out with some decent enough qualifications I guess. Having experienced going to a comprehensive school was like something out of the dark ages- called by your surname constantly and having pretty dire facilities along with a case of unless your parents knew the teachers personally then you would be stuck in the art room rather than having a bash on one of the 3 computers they had- which consisted of the classic BBC Model B and then just before I left the Acorn Archimedes. In my years there, probably spent about 3 hours on one of those machines.
Other than school, found growing up relatively straight forward and stress free- of course there were only 3 tv channels to start with- including what I recall as being no at certain times- they used to play some test card which consisted of a girl with a stupid clown and a blackboard. For all that there were some top quality shows to pass the time- Airwolf, Street Hawk and for school holiday entertainment- Wackaday with Timmy Mallett. 


What is your best memory of you growing up?
Not too sure- probably the couple of trips to Disney World! I managed to go back in 2004 and 2005 and it's still a magical place. 


How has life changed for you? 
Still never feel like I've grown up- but stresses and strains of life are the biggest changes. One of those where just need to get on with it I think! 


In that change how do you think people have changed? 
I don't think people have changed at all, other than advances in technology such as the Internet. People I feel are on the whole naturally selfish and don't seem to have a thought for anyone else. Obviously there are exceptions but that is the general rule. 


If you could be prime minister what would be the first thing you would change and why? 
Just to treat people of Britain fairer. Its right when they name our country as 'rip off Britain' and also I would sort the petrol prices out and get rid of the corruption that underpins the whole set-up.


I've heard that you have an application on your iPhone that tells you the exact time and date of when you are going to die. Are you not scared that you know the date? 
Yes I am scared- but its a kind of morbid curiosity! I got it from www.deathclock.com. Give it a whirl.


What is it in life that makes you carry on?  
Because you have to. There is no turning back, only forwards. Plus I have a fantastic family to look after! 


If you could have ANYTHING in the world right now what would it be and why? 
If I could have anything it would be happiness, as that is something everyone strives for. Obviously money is a factor and to be mortgage free(which is a lottery win away) would be marvellous. 


Turning the time back, would you have done anything differently? 
Pondered that before. Now of the view that your life is pretty much planned out- so can't really think I would do something differently, as the outcome would be the same. 


What is it like living in Sunderland? 
Really, really run of the mill- probably worse places to live. However, the pretty much constantly poor weather never fails to amaze me- i.e we seem to have all of 2 days of summer. 


To talk more with Dave follow him on Twitter @davemead. 

Michael Obiora

Casualty's Lloyd Asike played by Michael Obiora talks about dealing with Coeliac disease & Michael Jackson. 

What is it about acting that you enjoy? 
I've always loved telling stories, and to me this is a big part of the job: stepping into a character's existence and telling a story from their point of view. My favourite part of acting is the bit between 'action' and 'cut' on set, and the bit between 'curtain up' and 'curtain down' on stage. 


In all the roles you have played which one has been the hardest and why?
No part has been easy for me. There are some that are more fun than others- it's nice to be 'silly' in comedy, or to get away with things in certain roles that I perhaps wouldn't in real life. I would say the thing I find most difficult in a role is to not judge the character I'm playing. As an actor I have to make a choice about how I'm going to be a vessel for that particular character's existence. But I try my best not to let my own opinion of the character's actions influence my performance. It's not always easy to strike that balance. 


You are currently in Casualty what is it like being in such an intense show? 
This is the first time that I've joined a long running show as a regular. I've never had a schedule like this as an actor. I think everyone involved with the show works very hard, and I have a new found respect for those who work in the medical profession. As an actor it's nice to join a show with such a strong fan base and I feel certain responsibility to maintain the standard that the loyal viewers come to expect. 


What do you think you can bring to Casualty that the viewers will enjoy? 
I feel I always bring a strong energy to the parts I play, no matter how big or small. I can already see that the viewers are enjoying the energy I've brought with Lloyd. 


Michael Jackson is your idol what is it about Michael that you adore? 
Michael Jackson was my idol when I was a child. Before I was old enough to be aware of the nonsense outside of his music. I fell in love with the magic he brought to the stage. I had never, and still haven't seen anything like it- the adulation. The commitment he put into his performances. I very much doubt there will ever again be an artist to reach such heights. 


If you could be any animal what would you be and why? 
I quite like that question! I can't choose only one though! I would love to be able to fly, so maybe an eagle- their wingspans are amazing! I'd also love to be the king of the jungle, so a lion! To me they are the best looking animal in the world- the power and the hair! Then there's a panther. They are beautiful- black and shiny! 


What is your guilty pleasure ?
Sweets, cream liquers and crunchy things! 


What is it like having Coeliac disease? 
The hardest thing was being diagnosed only 5 years ago. To go through 20 years of my life building up eating habits, and then suddenly having to change them. It's still an adjustment for me- I couldn't believe the amount of foods that have wheat and gluten in it. Eating out and dinner parties take a lot more planning ahead. As does choosing airlines and staying in hotels. Being coeliac is a burden but it's made me so much more aware of my health, and it's not the end of the world. 


If you weren't an actor what do you think you would be doing right now? 
I really don't know. I began as a child actor, so I've been doing this for more than half my life. It's hard to imagine having done something else. But I do think it's important for me to have interests outside of acting as it can be consuming. I'm also a writer- but there are similarities to being an actor. The story telling aspect and the bubble it can keep you in. If I could instantly slip into another profession, I'd be a football player. In my imagination I'm a premiership footballer! 


What advice would you give teenagers that are thinking of giving up school? 
I'm always a little uncomfortable when it comes to giving advice. I'm still young and trying to navigate through my own life. I really do believe in doing the best you can in whatever you do, and if people want to look at you as some sort of role model, then that's up to them. I would never want the burden of trying to be an example to people, the only responsibility I have is to be as good a person as I can, and if I'm fortunate to have children in the future then that would be my number one role- being an example to my child or children. I look back on school fondly, and sometimes not so fondly. I went to a rough school, and being a child actor my childhood was unconventional. O know a lot of people who left school early- I left at 16- and many of them regret it, and some are happy. Just always try your best and live in the now. 

Phone Hacking

Just after watching Sex, Lies & Gagging Orders On Bbc iPlayer. The show was very well explored and informed people about the schemes with footballers and just general people. There was a discussion based on phone hacking and I want to know what people's thoughts are on the topic is phone hacking right or wrong? 

To be honest, I am torn between the two because of the obvious reasons of it being wrong however we all want to know more about celebrities and what they get up to,we can do this in magazines and using the internet but sometimes it is not enough.

When the news came out about phone hacking, celebrities that people look up to were exposed for example,  Ryan Giggs. Ryan Giggs was set out to be a loving, caring family man playing extremely well for Manchester United in the past 21 years despite keeping an astonishing secret, he was cheating on his wife for 8 years with his brothers wife(Natasha Giggs). The phone hacking scheme here highlighted details of the affair that Natasha & Ryan were ashamed of. In this case I think that it was good that their phones were hacked because if that didn't happen then would Ryan or Natasha have confessed about the affair?

On the other hand I think that phone hacking is an invasion of ones personal privacy and goes against what people can and cant do. For a celebrity, of course they will be in the limelight and talked about but now it's like they can't have a general conversation with someone without that being recorded and used in an article for the paper. Although sometimes invading someone's privacy will reveal information that could help other people find out what happened to them for instance a death but people's emotions are played with and that is a dangerous thing.

Superinjuctions I myself is not familiar with the terms of a superinjuction but I think it is rather selfish for a celebrity to cast one on someone else just so people won't be aware of the antics they have been up too. Also it leaves the person on the receiving end very fragile because they are the one that will have to deal with the aftermath, the verbal abuse of the public and answer difficult questions.
Personally I think people should THINK before they ACT. It is easier said than done but it is better than doing something that they will live to regret later on in life. 

Tony Harrison

A man with wisdom talks about life in the 80's and the government today. 

 What was it like growing up in the 80's? 

Was quite tough I would say. I lived in a mining town in the north east called Seaham. We went through the miners strike which put my parents through a lot. They had no money and I had to eat meals from big dining halls, very basic food but it was free. I never liked school, hated it. Again quite a tough school. I never got physically bullied but lots of verbal bullying apart from the last two years at school when it stopped. I was very, very, shy and quiet at school and underachieved in my GCSE'S. 

 What would be your ultimate job and why? 
Ideally I would not need to work. I always wondered about being a photojournalist capturing big world events in all sorts of countries. Very dangerous job but would be amazing to do it well and experience history at first hand. 

 How do you think life has changed for teenagers from now to when you grew up? 

The most obvious change is the technology. We used to play mostly outside - football, cricket on the park and even hide and seek and tag when really young. Nowadays it seems to be more about video games and the huge choice of TV channels. It's not a change for the better as less exercise creates an unhealthier society. Some things are harder for kids now - more expectations to achieve at school and university. And it costs much more to study at Uni, however there are less guarantees of a good job even with a degree. The media are tougher on kids now.

If you could have one wish right now what would it be? 

It has to be the ultimate wish which can never happen - world peace, no poverty, no killing, everyone getting on. On a more realistic level I'd like to live in a nice house, probably in North Yorkshire, maybe Whitby or the Yorkshire Dales area.

What was it about Lisa that caught your eye? 

I met Lisa online so it's harder to answer. It was one of those things really... a gut feeling from chatting. After a few months we met up at the Sunderland Airshow and got on really well. After that we took turns visiting each other and after another few months I moved to Rutland to live with Lisa.

What do you think the government can change to decrease crimes from the youth? 
I think younger people today feel like the government don't care about their generation. The government is quick to preach to the youth but slow to praise them or help them. That is no excuse for the recent riots though. I think spend less money on foreign wars that don't help our country and invest in youth projects and facilities would be a good idea.

 Do you think if you were rich you would be living a different lifestyle and have a different personality and why? 

Very much so on the lifestyle. I would travel abroad a lot, visiting as many different countries as possible to experience their cultures, historic sites and food. I would make sure my family and friends shared my wealth first of all. What good is money if you can't share the happiness from it? I would like to think my personality wouldn't change but money can change a lot of people so I'd have to see how it affected me.

 How do you unwind on a day off? 

Generally I'm very lazy. Unwinding for me usually means not having to do anything. I like to have a few drinks, watch TV, use twitter and play computer games.

 What things annoy you? 

Religion and oil causing wars and needless death and destruction. The way the US and UK think they can control the rest of the world and always take the moral high ground. Ignorance, greed, selfishness, people who make out they are someone that they're not. On twitter I get annoyed by people who 'call out' someone that unfollows them and those who expect lots of attention but don't give the same back.

 What toys did you used to play with? 

I remember the Star Wars figures and millennium falcon most of all. Star Wars was huge around  that time. Also board games like Cluedo, Hungry Hippos, Snakes and Ladders, Guess Who. Top Trumps card games. There weren't as many toys around in those days compared to now and it was mainly outdoor sports I spent my time on. 

If you have any questions I'm sure Tony will be more than happy to answer them. Follow him on Twitter @tonyhson. 

Stefan Booth Interview

Talking sword fights, friendship & being able to fly.

How old were you when you knew you wanted to be an actor or did you want to be something else? 
Always had desire to entertain, put shows on in my garden much  amusent of my family. Usually involved dragons, sword fights and gory endings. 

As a teenager how did you overcome the pressures of your peers? 
By being strong willed and believing in what I wanted to achieve no matter how far away that seemed at the time. I figured concentrating on things that made me primarily happy then it didn't matter so much what was said against me. Sport played a big part of my younger years and that motivation hasn't left me. It carried through into everything else I think. The basic answer though is that I never followed other people. Ever. I would rather be a loner than a sheep. Any day. As a result I have some incredibly solid life long friends that I've known since I was very young. 

How have the public responded to Greg? 
Public have been lovely about Greg. It's funny to think he is public property. 

How did you meet your wife? 
On set. In Mauritius about 10 years ago.

What has been the highlight of your career so far? 
I think there are a few. But off hand. Wiping out spectacularly with my partner Kritina Lenko at a full house at the Manchester MEN arena on the Dancing On Ice tour. I've never had a standing ovation like that before from 'x' thousand people yelling out but the noise was deafening wonderful and made all the more amusing given that I was on my arse in hysterics at the time. 

Comparing playing Greg in EastEnders to Jamie in Hollyoaks which role was more challenging and why? 
Every job is different. Jamie took more time on set. I was there all the time. I enjoyed the risks they took on Hollyoaks ie prep-ping me to do stunts and generally getting stuck in. 

What is it like having young children with your career? 
Chaos. Beautiful Chaos. 

Do you have any regrets in life if so why? 
No regrets. Some things haven't gone the way I expected but that's what life is and it would be foolish to fight that. 

If you could have any superpower in the world what would it be and why? 
To fly. Wouldn't that be great? Save a fortune on easy jet! Don't expect a serious answer to that one. Be great to throw bolts of lightening too. 

What inspires you to carry on? 
I'm doing something I love. I wouldn't have chosen this otherwise. Certainly didn't aim for fame- that is only leant to you. Is never yours. My mothers belief in me, my wife's hugs at the end of a crap day. my children's future.