Born in:
Salisbury, UK

Languages:
English, German

Degrees/Journalistic experience:
5 years BFBS radio (with BBC Training), 20 years Deutsche Welle

With DW since:
1994

Favorite quote:
“It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing.” (Duke Ellington)

My personal hero:
Freddie Mercury

What do I strive to be as a journalist?
A storyteller

7 people that I have interviewed:
1. Elton John
2. David Bowie
3. Anthony Hopkins
4. Johnny Cash
5. Kylie Minogue
6. Daniel Barenboim
7. Dalai Lama