Accomplished singer- songwriter and child of the 80s, Isobel Campbell has survived the traumas of big hair pop and overblown Val Kilmer performances, but despite her steely nerve, just don't ask her to run the country
First record you ever bought ‘Tell it to My Heart' by Taylor Dayne.
Last time you were chatted up At security in Amsterdam airport.
First film you saw that really moved you
Oliver! the musical with Harry Secombe and Oliver Reed.
Last lie you told I'm not big on lying so much . . .
First movie you ever went on a date to
The Doors with Val Kilmer. I went with my cousin's friend's wee brother.
Last time you cried Last Sunday night. I had a weepy weekend.
First thing you do when you’ve got time off work
Sleep. eat and then take a look at what my kitchen is doing.
Last great meal you cooked At the moment I'm making good salads so I don't have to wash up.
Last extravagant purchase Stuff to make the wrinkles go away.
First crush I quite liked Shakin' Stevens but I was also smitten by Rod. Jane and Freddy.
Last book you read
g Selected Tales by Edgar Allan Poe.
First great piece of advice you
? were given
‘If in doubt do nothing'. My gran and mum are always saying: ‘What's for
you won't go by you,‘ which I agree with.
Last time you were starstruck
I was a bit terrified when me and a boyfriend went backstage at a Nick Cave concert a couple of years back.
First thing you’d do if you ran
: the country
Most days I can hardly dress myself, never mind run the country.
Last meal on earth
Some pasta thing probably. Good macaroni cheese makes me pretty happy. Lots of bread. wine. cake; all the things we're not supposed to have.
First song you’ll sing at karaoke ‘Heart of Glass' by Blondie.
Last time you exploited your position to get something
I'm not a big one for exploiting anything, but it's nice to get a door opened and I like people to be polite; I guess that 's a different thing though. Mind you. l was asking round the other day to try and get tickets to see Dolly Parton in June.
First time you realised you were famous
I don't really think of myself in that way and I usually just amble around with my hood up in any case. But I suppose every once in a while someone will come up and speak to me in a shop or railway station or something and say they are a fan and that is sweet.
Last time someone criticised your work
I don't read my press because there's always a chance it could spin me out and what would be the point of that? l have enough on my plate to work through every day. so I don't want to go out of my way looking for trouble.
First three words your friends would use to describe you Kind. Loyal. Late (sometimes).
Last time you made an impulse buy and regretted it
I bought a silver dress the other day. which might make me look like a huge Christmas turkey. I'm not sure yet.
First concert you ever attended Me and my school friend Meryl went to see the Pixies in 1991 at the SECC. it was the gig where the stage collapsed. Teenage Fanclub supported them.
Last thing you think of before you go to sleep
By that point my brain is just plain fried. so it could be anything. Have I had my five a day? Can I afford to pay my bills? Am I paying enough attention to someone?
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Twin Towers back in 1974.
We delight in the new Pixar animation, WALLE, and revel in the James Marsh documentary about Philippe Petit, the man who walked a tightrope between the
Wednesday 18 June
YOU'VE GOT 15 DAYS TO LIVE
Thom Yorke and co head our way for the first time in a very long while for a one-off Glasgow Green extravaganza. Whether the sun shines or the clouds open, the gathered throng will undoubtedly be In Rainbows.
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