I like playing old games. One of the greatest that was released on the Spectrum has been re-made by the geniuses at Retrospec. Click here to find out more.
People who will make me smile, challenge me and give me more confidence, and anyone whose name is Ian.
NWA for the kids!
Smashing Pumpkins, all things Mike Patton, Redd Kross, Erasure, The Ramones, Anderson and Butler, Radiohead, Manics, Pixies, Erik Satie
Also check out rising stars Molloy
Dawn of the Dead, Night of the Living Dead, Ichi the Killer, 1984, Swingers, Made, Trainspotting, The Usual Suspects, Nikita, Old Boy, Fight Club, Terminator, Reservoir Dogs, Series 7
News, 90s comedies, documentaries. Read Charlie Brooker's Screen Burn in the Guardian Guide for the best views on what to watch and what to throw a brick at.
If you're not easily offended, or even if you are, then buy this book.
Richard Herring
A comedian perhaps best known for his time with Stewart Lee on the BBC series' Fist of Fun and This Morning with Richard Not Judy, he continues to be funny and filthy as a solo offering. Click on Rich's name to find out more.
Mark Radcliffe and Marc 'Lard' Riley
These two guys helped me to stop listening to what I thought would help me fit in with my peers, and discover my own tastes, not worrying whether people regard them as good or bad. They were best when doing the Graveyard Shift on Radio 1, but were still the best guys on radio when they went to breakfast and afternoon slots. Click on their names to find out more.