Up Close and Personal with the HFM Presenters
Each week we go behind the mic to find out everything you've ever wanted to know about our presenters!
This week we focus on Paul Cann.......
Find Me on Air: Monday 7pm – 10pm
First Job: I started life at 15, in my local supermarket.
Favourite Music: I have very diverse taste in music. It all depends on my mood.
Favourite Food: It’s been said that I’ll eat anything. I must admit I do like to be adventurous with food.
Favourite Drink: Alcohol – I prefer a smooth bitter. Beverage – I’m a bit of a tea addict. Although it is an acquired taste, I do like a cup of Earl Grey now & then.
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Who is the most famous person you’ve ever met?
I’ve never meet anyone famous. I don’t hold much credence with popularity. I don’t think it’s all it’s cracked up to be.
The most recent famous people I’ve seen was the Scissor Sisters at the M.E.N arena in Manchester – that was at the end of July 07.
Favourite Holiday Destination:
I love going to Countries which are diverse and different to our own. I like different Countries for different reasons, it is impossible to pick a favourite.
Favourite TV Programme / Film: Psychological dramas are very gripping. Although I do like a good comedy programme (which seems to be rare on TV at the moment – or is that me?)
Probably the one film that stands out for me would be “Sixth Sense”
Best Thing about Working at HFM:
We can play a variety of music, which obviously allows for my own diverse tastes. Something which is generally not permitted on many local or community radio stations. For that I am very grateful.
Fascinating Facts about Me:
I am the eldest of twins (15 mins older than my sister). It has been said (by my mother and my wife) that I was breach at birth and have been a little awkward ever since.
I hope to reach my 100th donation of blood before I am too old (or unable to donate). It currently stands at 71 (and counting). Why don’t you join me?
Your Favourite Pass Time / Hobby: My day job keeps me busy all week. HFM gives me pleasure during the week.
My 3 children have all flown the nest now but they still have pride of place and therefore my time is theirs if they need it. Of course, this now gives me and my wife the time we need to travel, as and when we can. (See above)
Most Embarrassing (NOT RUDE) moment : I was away working in Belfast for a week. One evening when I came down t
o dinner at the hotel I was staying in, I realised (although it did take alittle while) that I was the only one sitting on my own.
All the other tables had at least 2 people at them. It suddenly dawned on me that it was Valentine's evening.
It certainly looked as if I had been stood up and I felt as everyone in the room was conscious of my plight and staring at me.
I felt like shouting out that I hadn't been stood up and that I was working away from home.
But this would have probaly made the situation even worse, so I made a hasty retreat.
I guess it could have been worse.
What made you want to get a job in the radio industry?
I saw an advert in my local paper for volunteers to visit the local hospital (Kettering) as a ward visitor and possibly do a bit of presenting ‘on air’ as well.
My music has always been important and I have acquired a lot of knowledge over the years. My grounding for presenting was by a presenter who is now with Rugby FM (Richard Simister).
I have been presenting a weekly show for the last 7 years at Kettering Hospital Radio on various evenings during the week, although this has recently changed (July ’07) due to work commitments. Being part of, and working for, the community is very rewarding. HFM works hard at being both. I love it here!
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