Richard Hawley, 44, was born in Sheffield. His father was a musician and his mother a singer. At the age of 14, he was playing guitar in his uncle's band and in the early 90s he joined the Longpigs, who had hit singles and toured with U2. He then spent several years playing guitar with Pulp and building a solo career. In 2006, his fourth album, Coles Corner, was nominated for the Mercury music prize. His most recent album is Truelove's Gutter.
When were you happiest?
I've often reached the dizzying heights of ecstasy holding a pint of frothy seasonal ale in Fagan's pub, chatting away with Tom the landlord.
What is your earliest memory?
At three or four, holding hands with my dad and grandad, walking to the Sheffield Wednesday ground.
What was your most embarrassing moment?
Getting caught shagging my then girlfriend by my mother.
Aside from a property, what's the most expensive thing you've bought?
When you add them all together, my guitar collection.
Where would you like to live?
I'm living here now, in Sheffield. It's ace, honest.
What would your super power be?
Flying at the speed of light. You could go to the shops to get milk, bread and fags without the loss of a minute.
What makes you unhappy?
Closing time.
What or who is the greatest love of your life?
My wife Helen, without a doubt.
What was the best kiss of your life?
The last one is always the best. Although I was so pissed last night, apparently I got the dog to take cheese from my mouth in an ill-timed training exercise. I've been reassured there were no tongues.
If you could bring something extinct back to life, what would you choose?
Sheffield Wednesday's chances of ever winning anything ever again. But I've got more chance of seeing a dinosaur singing Show Me The Way To Go Home, pissed, in our garden.
Have you ever said 'I love you' and not meant it?
No, not once, that would be insane.
Who would you invite to your dream dinner party?
Oh, that's easy, all my family and friends. I have been blessed with plenty of both and I would love to show them how much I loved them by throwing a massive party… you've got me thinking now.
What is the worst job you've done?
I've only had one job, as a temp over Christmas at HMV on Pinstone Street. I actually made a few lifelong friendships there, so it can't have been that bad.
What has been your biggest disappointment?
That my dad didn't live to let me share my present success with him – we just ran out of time, Pop.
If you could edit your past, what would you change?
I have trouble recalling most of it, so any memories I have left, I cling to like a drowning man.
If you could go back in time, where would you go?
I wouldn't mind being a fly on the wall in Sun Studios, July 1954, when Elvis recorded That's All Right.
When did you last cry, and why?
My dear, dear friend Tim McCall's funeral.
What single thing would improve the quality of your life?
A self-walking dog.
How would you like to be remembered?
As that 198-year-old bloke in Fagan's.