Smash Hits : September 23rd

Sunglasses, Chewing gum and a Cuddly Toy -

Who likes cornish 'comedians'? And why does Nick wear a ball marker round his neck? All is revealed as Ultra let Smash Hits root through their favourite things......

Nick :


I actually got this CAR for my 18th birthday - it's a Ford Anglia, it cost 100pounds and I spent a year doing it up. I love it. I don't drive it anymore though. I keep it in the garage.
I've always got CHEWING GUM on me. It's good for your teeth as well. I'm always chewing gum - well apart from when I'm on telly, 'cos my mum says it looks yobby.
I've got two LEATHER JACKETS and this one is actually my second favourite. Michael loves this one too and keeps nicking it off me. My real favourite is the burgundy one I'm wearing in our new video.
This NECKLACE just sums me up. It's made out of a Ferrari golf ball marker and I'd be very upset if I lost it.
I've had this G-Shock WATCH for about four years. I bought it for 20 pounds off my best mate Rich, who found it at Glastonbury. I've since found out it's quite a rare one and it's worth 250 pounds.

James :


Since we've been travelling, there have been so many great opportunities to take piccies, and if this all stops tomorrow at least we'll have a good record of it. This CAMERA is brand new and it's tiny so you can slip it into your pocket and take it everywhere.
My DISCMAN goes everywhere with me too, 'cos I listen to music all the time when we're travelling. I've got a CD by OUI 3 in there at the minute. It's really funky going-out music - bung it on and you feel groovy.
I love TEA. I drink about eight cups of the stuff a day, no matter what I'm doing. A nice cup of tea always sort of finishes off whatever you're doing.
We've got a VIDEO in our van and we love watching this guy called Jethro. He's a beer-swirling Cornish comedian and he's hilarious. We've picked up his little sayings an mannerisms - they're part of the band's humour at the minute.

Jon :


My FILOFAX has everything in it - my whole life. If I lost it, I'd be screwed. I should make a copy of it really, shouldn't I?
This BRACELET was a present from my last girlfriend, who I was with for about two-and-a-half years. She gave me this for my 22nd birthday and I always wear it.
I know it's sad to include an ULTRA SINGLE, but I brought it because it was our first.
I get conjunctivitis (a nasty eye infection) all year round and I'm allergic to loads of things, so my SUNGLASSES really help my eyes not become so bloodshot. I never wear them indoors though.
Last but not least, I've brought along a photograph of my DOG, Ben who died on my birthday four years ago. He was quite ill and quite old at the end, but it was really sad and I miss him.

Michael :


My SUNGLASSES are great for when I've had a really late night. I got them from a service station and they cost me 10.99pounds! I had some really expensive ones, but my dog ate them.
This ASTHMA INHALER has saved my life lots of times. I've had asthma for about four years and it can be quite bad. When I lived in London, I collapsed in the street once because of the pollution.
I love RED BULL for the same reasons as the sunglasses. The sunglasses hide the late nights and drinking Red Bull keeps me up for them. Apparently, you shouldn't drink more than one a day 'cos it contains so much caffeine, but I had seven the other day !
I'm holding BUBA THE SEAL - he's the baby from a family of seals that my ex-girlfriend gave me. He comes everywhere with me 'cos I'm scared of flying. It's a bit embarrassing when he's pulled out of my bag at customs, though !