Music:
I like a good tune. There's a lot at www.redgraperecords.co.uk
Books:
Fave book of all time has to be The Dice Man by Luke Reinhart. Scary but I admire the bravery.
Heroes:
All the usual suspects, plus my mum & dad, my kids who constantly suprise and inspire me and never hesitate to tell me when I'm being way too 'sad'. Also anyone who says what they believe in, whether or not it's 'fashionable'.