How long have you been working on the Urban Life panel?

Right from the starting blocks in 2002. In the beginning we worried whether anyone would sign up to take part but now we worry about annoying people when we have to turn some of them away. Eight years of talking to Metro readers – you’d think I’d be on first name terms by now...

What do you like most about working on it?

The constant amazement at how much our readers are willing to share with us and how widely we continue to use the survey data. Urban Life has even been quoted in the Commons this year.

Where are you originally from?

London

What are your loves/hobbies?

I’m addicted to dancing. Strictly in the studio though – no spectators allowed.

What are your vices/guilty pleasures?

Chocolate, toffee popcorn, amaretto, cake, biscuits...yep that’s a real sweet tooth. Sleeping in my cashmere bedsocks.