Well, how do you describe Alan Hyde? In five words he described himself, as a sensitive, happy, worrier, naughty, loves people, person! He is currently a successful broadcaster, and most of us recognise him as the voice of the British Touring Car Championship and Radio Silverstone. Here's a few facts and figures that we didn't know about him...

Date of Birth:

1st May 1966 (43)

Height/Appearance:

5'6" 3/4, Blonde Hair, Blue Eyes

Nationality:

British

Marital Status:

Single

Lives:

Orpington, Kent

Job:

Freelance Broadcaster

Dream Job:

Currently doing it

Education:

14 - O Levels, 3 - A levels, then I went to work

Family:

Mum, Dad and Older Brother (couple of years older)

Pets:

I have had 2 Rabbits within the last 6 years. Slippers then Boozy both died of cancer :(

Likes:

Honesty, Kind People, and Females

Dislikes:

Bad Smells

Current Car:

Toyota Celica

Favourite Songs:

Anything by Dire Straits - Love Songs

Favourite Films:

Local Hero [1983] - Mark Knopfler, guitarist from Dire Straits wrote the soundtrack to the film.

Allergies:

Asthmatic, allergic to cats, etc.

Phobias:

Not keen on heights

Smokes:

Obsessive smoker

Quote:

I recently interviewed Ian McKeller Jnr. (from the GT series) who meant to say "It is the case of the tortoise and hare" but said "It is just the case of rabbit and hare" which didn't mean very much!

Who is your hero:

Mark Knopfler - lead guitarist/vocalist in Dire Straits (he also races cars)

Who do you admire:

People who have been poorly all of their lives

What can't you live without:

My mum

What do your friends say about you:

I'm too soft!

Good and bad traits:

I can never say no

What do you find annoying in others:

Being selfish - not thinking about other people

Dream holiday:

Anywhere hot - sit around, drink coffee and smoke

Worst holiday:

Getting food poisoning

What music do you like:

Everything

What music do you hate:

Not keen on Rap

Interests/skills/talents:

Music

Favourite food:

Italian

Worst food:

Egg Mayonnaise (because of the bad smell/looks bad)

Obsessions:

Cleanliness

Biggest achievement:

Doing the job I do

Ambition:

I am there! - I am really happy at the moment. I guess to do more Radio?!

Prized possession?

Autographed book of poems by Phil Lynott (lead singer in the band Thin Lizzy)

What sports do you like?

Motor Sport - (Except Monster Trucks)

Favourite web site:

http://www.norton.com/
(describe myself as an 'upgrade junkie' as I like all my software up to date)

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