Full Name: David James Gorman
Have you ever adopted a pseudonym and, if so, why? After the recording of a TV show that I was working on, Michael Parkinson decided not to take his hotel room. Myself and my then girlfriend checked into the hotel as Michael and Mary Parkinson.
Have you ever lied about your age and, if so, why? Not since I was 18.
How would you describe yourself in a lonely hearts ad? MAN.
What was the last illegal thing you did? Broke the speed limit.
What was the last kind-hearted thing you did?
Let a Norwegian girl send a fax.
Who's the nicest person you've ever worked with?
Stage management's Rupert "Pottsy" Potts.
What are the initials of the most unpleasant person you've ever worked with? AH.
Has a critic ever made you cry? One critic enjoyed the show so much she felt guilty watching it on a press ticket, so she sent me the money. This is unprecedented in the world of journalism, and a little tear of joy escaped.
What would you advertise without a fee? Dave Gorman's Better World (October 5th-24th, not Mondays and not Saturday 9th).
What would you never advertise? Cigarettes.
What wakes you up screaming at 4 in the morning? Deadlines.
What takes you to a "happy place"? The best online music store/record label in the world: www.moonska.com
Dave Gorman's Better World is at the Riverside Studios, London 5-24 October (Box office 0181 237 1111/Information 08700 778877)
