YOUR NAME : David Roche
Is the name you use on air your real name ? : Seeing as its just
between you and me, yes, David Roche is my real name
Where were you born? : I was told it was in Dublin but I was too
young to remember
Where did you grow up? : I don't want to grow up so I haven't
really!
Where did you go to school? : Adamstown Vocational College
(Bless them they tried their best)
What were you like when you were a kid? :
About 3 foot and chubby
When & where did you do your first radio show? :
Schools hour on South East Radio with Steven Dee in Nov '92
Were you good (and do you know if anybody listened?!)? :
NO! half the school listened and they still slag me over it
How did you get into radio :
Cant sing, Cant dance, didn't play sports, I had to do something, so I
flew the jolly roger for a while on a pirate station in Waterford then got
involved with rag week radio in WIT (Got Paid for the first time, night club
passes and free beer in the College Bar) then I ended up here! Don't know
exactly how but I LIKE IT!
Whats your typical working day like? :
Work???? Is it that time already? Anyone going for coffee?
Do you think you are famous? : I must be, the minders fees are crippling
me, my agent tells me I gotta make more appearances and Jennifer Lopez wont
stop ringing me!
What sort of CDs are in your collection? ;
Can't tell you that! The station boss would know where all those
missing CD's went!
What was the last CD you purchased? :
£2:99
What's your favourite song of all-time? :
New Order- Blue Monday
What type of car do you drive? :
One with 4 wheels a steering wheel and an engine.
OK then, stop with the bright light, it's a green Opel Astra
What's in your pockets at the moment? : Can I get a lawyer these
questions are making me nervous?
What music do you personally like best? :
I like all kinds, from Murray Head's - 'One night in Bangkok' to
Madonna and Moby. As long as it has nothing to do with Potholes, JCB's or
Mobile Phones then its OK with me
What type of food do you like? :
Cooked if possible. Failing that, chocolate, crisps and cola will do nicely!
Are you superstitious? :
To quote Will Downing "No touch wood"
What was the last book you read? :
I would love to say the Karma Sultra but the TV Guide would be more
accurate
Whats your favourite film? :
Star Wars (all three)
Who was the most famous person youve met. when & where was it? :
Martin King the TV3 weather guy, a few months ago in a certain radio
station's studios in Dublin. He wouldn't give me Loraine Keen's phone number
though for some reason
What are you like when youve had a few drinks? :
Sober - don't drink!
What 5 words describe you best? :
Oh no not him again
If you ruled the country what would be the first thing you'd change? :
Radio presenters don't pay TAX, failing that no more working on
Monday's
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