Rich Clarke
All you ever needed to know about Rich
Have you got the best job in the world?
Tough call... I love my job, it is officially ace, however if I could be a Domino's Pizza tester for the day that would be brilliant.
What is your first chart memory?
My friends at school used to try and "out chart" each other by memorising how many weeks songs had been in the top 40. I have the memory of a fish (and a life) so could never compete, however I do remember my Nan buying me a Jive Bunny record when I was a kid because it was No.1. I've still got it. One day you'll see me on the Antiques Roadshow clutching it with pride and telling them it was No. 1 for five weeks.
What is the most listened to song on my iPod?
I always dread these questions because it's usually something really tragic... but I can report it's currently La Roux's In for the Kill ...slightly more credible than the second most listened to track, Where's the Party by Madonna (c'mon the sun was out when I wrote this).
What is the most embarrassing track on your iPod?
I'm not embarrassed about any of them. However my mp3 player plays the tracks out loud if the headphones fall out of the hole. Not so good if you've got Michael Buble blaring out on a packed train.
Who would you most like to get on the show?
The best guests have always been the ones you thought would be awful. I have a rule that if the band was around when I was growing up, I tend to get a bit more nervous about it. So interviewing Madonna or Michael Jackson would be incredible. I'd be terrified, but it would be an amazing experience.
What was the first album you bought?
Erhm, Roxette... Joyride. Apparently they're getting back together.
Favourite gig you've ever been to?
I love it when I'm surprised at a gig. I went to see Linkin Park last year and it was amazing. Equally seeing Snow Patrol recently was incredible. The reaction to some of their bigger singles was probably the most electrifying moment I have experienced at a gig.
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