Name? Bert (Robert) Taylor.
Age? 42 but in terms of radio experience I’m probably closer to 100
Where did you grow up? In the changing rooms at Ashburton High – a wedgie a day will make you a man.
Partner? Kids? Husband to one and father of three girls - the latest born on Mon 5 Dec 2011 - Evie Iris Taylor.
Work history? Paper and milk boy, chip maker, gate opener, dry cleaner, roller-skater, ramp jumper, roller hockey playing dj, karaoke operator, promotions coordinator, soft toy selling team leader, roller skate promotions manager, radio DJ (24 years), radio programme director, band manager, husband, father, good bastard.
How long have you been working at The Rock? Seven years
What’s the best thing about working at The Rock? Hot girls often come in offering free drinks and chocolate and harassing Paige. I remember the good old days when harass was two words.
What’s the worst thing about working at The Rock? Not enough free stuff and dealing with Jono and the listener’s daily stupidity and inadequacies.
Career highlights? Jumping 13 people on my roller skates, managing Jordan Luck and being Jono’s spiritual guide.
What’s the dumbest thing you have ever done? Jumping 13 people on my roller skates and allowing Jono to call people and wind them up.
What are your favourite bands? Jimmy Barnes is god and Cold Chisel is the greatest band ever to grace the planet that said I love all music – I’m epelectic.
What do you drive? What do you think it says about you? I drive a blinged up gold-coloured 2000 Ford Fairlaine AU – it says about me - “wanna be Pimp”.
What do you do to wind down? Red wine, sweet sounds and the best nature has to offer.
What’s the best advice you’ve ever been given? Don’t do that you’ll go blind – thanks Mum.
What’s your favourite sport on telly? Roller derbies – that’s real sport.
Which Super 15 team do you support? Is that rugby?
Do you play any sports? No unless you consider dodgy Paige’s punches and kicks a sport. She hits hard for a girl.
How do you like your coffee? Black – 2 brown sugars – stirred intensely for at least 30 seconds.
Favourite beer/beverage? Red wine.
Favourite fast food? Chicken Laksa.
Any parting words of wisdom? Shoot first, think later – that’s why I have nearly 3 kids.