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Off the Record

We sat Mark down to grill him about everything from his phobias to the tunes that he can't stop himself from dancing to. Read on...

Most likely to be spotted on the dance-floor when which song is playing?
Black Box – 'Ride On Time'.

Which celebrity would you have play you in a film of your life?
I bet everyone says George Clooney/Brad Pitt...so I'll go for the guy who played Martin Platt in Corrie.

What is your single worst fear?
Being stuck in a lift/toilet as my show starts!

If you were completely fearless what would you do?
Bungee...but I'm not, so I won't.

Do you have any phobias?
See above.

What was the worst job you've ever had?
Toilet cleaner (in France, so extra smelly).

Your most embarrassing moment?
Recurring – In interviews, I have a problem remembering more than one name.

What's the best piece of advice anyone's ever given you?
To shut up.

What's your favourite insult?
See above.

Do you have any nicknames?
Denno/Donkey (I gave myself that one).

The best gig you ever went to?
Robbie at Milton Keynes or Prince at Sheffield Arena.

If you could have one super power what would it be?
To make the world a better place (don't pull that face – I’m trying to be deep!).

Your favourite quote?
"We change the world not by what we say or do, but as a consequence of what we have become." Dr. David Hawkins (yes, I Googled this).

The first record you ever bought and where?
Madness – House of fun...in a shop

Your favourite place to go on holiday?
France or Portugal

What are your hobbies?
Football, cooking, walking my dog

What are your top five songs?
Roachford – 'Cuddly Toy', Jamiroquai – 'Dynamite', Snow Patrol – 'Spitting Games', Ting Tings – 'That's Not My Name' and Kula Shaker - 'Hush'.

The question I Would most like answered is...
What is your fantasy weekend?

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