Steven Scanlan

I've been called quirky, and odd. I prefer "weird."

I used to race rally cars in Europe.

I've lived in 4 different countries.

I enjoy starting a new hobby more than I enjoy taking part in.

After many attempts, I have decided that I am dangerous when I ski.

I have been in two TV adverts.

I enjoy driving German cars, BMW, Audi, and Mercedes.

I have fly-fished almost every weekend, for over 5 years, and caught 4 fish, in total.

I love forties clothing, but do not own any.

I love reading the Russian authors.

If I had to watch a film every day for the rest of my life, I would watch Groundhog Day.

Curling is the sport of friends. I am hooked.

I have no musical talent at all.

I have visited every country in Europe.

I am allergic to alcohol, so rarely taste it.

I am fluent in one language but can speak it in 67 countries.

I love Apple products.

It is my dream to live in a place where the nearest coffee shop is 100m away but no one lives within 10km.

I have purchased over 10,000 books in my life and read less than half.

When my children were young, I convinced them I had eyes in the back of my head.

I smile at everyone I meet.

My favourite film is Dogma.

I have three daughters: one weird, one sensible, and one who is exactly like me. I feel most sorry for that one.

I am allergic to mussels.

I'm silly most of the time.

I adore beautiful wood.

The stories I told my children when they were young are the inspiration for my books.

I believe we should take care of our pollinators, including the nasty bugs.

My favourite colour is blue.

I would give away 95% of my lottery win.

The first pet I remember was a mongrel dog called Ringo, after the Beatle.

I am still 12 years old in my head and the way I act, according to my wife.