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Heather Suttie - DJ and TV Presenter
Heather has her own show on Xfm Scotland (previously Beat 106) and is a TV Presenter. She was a Brownie, Guide and now Ambassador for Glasgow."Having consideration for others is one of the most important lessons I learned whilst being a Guide."
It would have to be Primal Scream, seeing and hearing Bobbie Gillespie and the boys
do a turn would be absolutely awesome!! Rocks, Loaded and Come Together are
three of my favourite tracks of all time.
If I could have a second choice it would have to be Franz Ferdinand, I've met them and
they're thoroughly charming, witty and intelligent, and they write great tunes to sing along
and dance to!
It would have to be Byres Road in Glasgow's West End. It's a meander down a road packed with
interesting little delis, great little boutiques and high street staples such as Woolworth's
and Blockbuster where I can pick up some sweets and DVDs.
There are also some great juice and coffee bars for a wee refreshment, there's a FOPP where
you can pick up some great books or CDs and finally charity shops. I love a bargain, vintage
shopping is a passion and its money going to a good cause - so a win/win situation! It's also
near to where I live, so there's no need for any transport!
Franz Ferdinand were hilarious! Lots of fun, friendly and charming. I was very nervous, bearing in mind they are one of the biggest bands in the world right now, they'd just been on a big US talk show hosted by Catherine Zeta Jones.
They are a very intellectual bunch of guys - very articulate and smartly turned out. I learned a lot about them, they were generous with their knowledge and experience and above all a joy to talk to!
It would absolutely be Dolly Parton without a shadow of a doubt - she's my heroine. She came from a very tough background, underprivileged and poor, and she has emerged as one of the world's finest entertainers.
Her songs tell stories, she is a wonderful performer - she's worked her butt off to get where she is today, she's an incredibly talented singer, songwriter and musician with the power to make you laugh and cry.
She's beautiful, warm, witty and loves her family. She's never sold out - she has her morals and lives by them. I'd love to meet her and as well as having a natter about life, love and the universe, she'd have you in stitches with some of her tales of life gone by. I'd ask her what its like being Dolly Parton.
If I wasn't on the radio (Beat 106 is now Xfm Scotland by the way!) it would be managing a
band. I was bitten by the music and travelling bug a long time ago when I worked and toured
the US and Europe with both The Prodigy and the Spice Girls.
I'm cut out for long hours, hard slogs, fun and the challenge that touring throws up on a daily
basis… I also work very well under pressure!
Of the three, if I had to choose just one, it would be the social factor. Having consideration for others is one of the most important lessons I learned whilst being a Guide. To be given the opportunity to play with and become friends with individuals of different backgrounds, colour and creed was a massive learning curve.
Some girls you meet will have a great family set up, some may come from an abusive family set up, some may be disabled or have learning difficulties, eating disorders or they may just be incredibly shy.
It's so you understand that you too are not the only one feeling uncomfortable, being socially aware works both ways. You are able to help yourself and others feel welcome and part of a group network.
Not everyone is accustomed to group settings and it can be stressful for many people. I conquered
a huge feeling of shyness being in the Guides. I learned all about team work and trust and how
to express myself in a way that felt good and natural.
I honestly believe that if the socially
active box, if you like, is ticked, then everything else comes with it and all else will flow.
I don't have one individual role model, either male or female. If I was to choose one person
whom I admire then it would have to be Madonna. For me she is the closest you could get to in
terms of a modern day role model.
In no particular order: A mother, a wife, a musician, performer, author, model and ok, not the
greatest actress but she is engaging to watch! She's never sold out, succumbed to drugs or alcoholism,
she's hardworking and on the level.
She's funny, witty, passionate and nearly 50! She's an enduring star that I've grown up with
and even when I was 13 and in the Guides I loved her, I'm in my 30's now and still would stop
what I'm doing to watch and listen to her!
My first every Glastonbury experience in 2002 ranks up there alongside every other T in the
Park. TITP is by far my favourite festival. Why? Its Scottish, packed with thousands of Scots
music lovers seeing great bands in a unique atmosphere.
The only reason I chose the legendary Glastonbury Festival was because it was everything I hoped
it would be, and more. Sunny, warm, friendly, mental and it was an adventure as we were camping
in a wee village in Somerset just outside the Festival and I love camping!!
The one I'm listening to right now, Supernature from Goldfrapp is one of my faves of the moment. Alison and her band are superb live too; she's a very stylish, sexy performer with a unique electronic sound. It's a great soundtrack for a party, for pottering or chilling too!
It would be 100 individual charitable organisations because I believe that every penny counts and I know that 100 donations of £10, 000 would go a very long way and make a lot of charities and their staff and beneficiaries very, very happy indeed. This would include McMillan Cancer Relief, Yorkhill Children's Hospital, Breast Cancer Care Scotland, Save The Children, the PDSA and The Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice and that's just for starters…
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