1. I was born in a mainland UK county which was neither in England, Scotland or Wales (and is still technically at war with Germany)
2. My father's family claimed descent from Lady MacBeth
3. My maternal grandmother emigrated to Australia aged 76, looking for a new life
4. My father is still alive (aged 91 next February)
5. I have University degrees from London, Edinburgh and Swansea
6. I do not operate large lifting equipment
7. I can't drink caffenated coffee - tea is no problem
8. I've been singing in folk clubs since 1968, and bought my first concertina in 1971 - for £15!!
9. I very rarely finish lists ......