Tom Bird
Personal Brief
Born in Ashington, in the north-east, Tom hated London and its people for a long long time. Luckily, he now loves it with all his passionate Geordie heart. He divides his time between Shakespeare's Globe (where he carries around obscure renaissance musical instruments) and Clapton Pond, where he is trying, ever so slowly, to become a travel writer.
Artists on your radar, shout them out!
Dire Straits
Which is your number one location – and what’s it best for?
The beach - at Alnmouth, Druridge, San Sebastian, Trebetherick, Little Haven, Padangbai, Lochbuie, Lindisfarne or anywhere.
‘Getting creative’, what’s it all about?
Working for free - that's why most people don't seem to be particularly creative.
Your Life, Right Now – what’s the soundtrack?
There isn't currently a soundtrack CD as such, but if there were it might go
1. Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa - Vampire Weekend
2. Dark-Eyed Sailor - Olivia Chaney
3. Didn't Have Time - Nick Mulvey
4. Airbag - Horace Andy
5. 4 Minute Warning - Radiohead
6. Money for Nothing - Dire Straits
7. Sultans of Swing - Dire Straits
8. Brothers in Arms - Dire Straits
9. Your Latest Trick - Dire Straits
10. Tunnel of Love - Dire Straits
What is your idea of a jolly good time?
What happened the last time you were a complete disgrace?
In this city, where is your most romantic spot?

