“I used to be a college lecturer and my disciplines were Motor Vehicle engineering and Music Technology, but I wasn't seeing enough of my wife and daughter, so became a manager for a paint manufacturer!

“I'm a motorcycle enthusiast and have also been a semi-pro/pro drummer for around 30 years. Also a huge Hard Rock/Metal/AOR fan with Alice Cooper being my favourite artist.

“I love movies, reading, real ale, bourbon, Carry On movies, NFL, football, MotoGP, Star Wars and Billy Connolly! Can't stand reality shows and the 'Cult of Celebrity'.

“My beard is a bit like how Billy Connolly describes himself......windswept and interesting!!

“I've grown beards previously but have tended to get bored and just gone back to stubble most of the time but now it's the longest it's ever been!”