Ritchie's Bio


Richard Neville is Birmingham born. As well as being renowned for his big smile and electric blue eyes, he has the dubious distinction of once being in a local band called � Anal Beard! Nevertheless, he's a sensitive and caring guy, who once borrowed �300 to take his then girlfriend to a five star hotel. But he adds, "I may be sensitive, but I am still one of the lads".

Full Name: Richard Neville

Nickname: Ritchie

Date of birth: August 23, 1979

Place of birth: Birmingham

Astrological Sign: Leo

Height: 5ft 9inches

Hair color: Brown

Eye color: Blue

Singing since: I came out of my mother's womb singing!

Previous jobs: Worked in a burger van and in my mum's pub

Worst job: Never had a job I didn't enjoy

Worst haircut: Can't remember

Worst habit: Biting my nails

Most embarrassing moment: When we did our recording session in Sweden and I was a little worse for wear after a night out. Bleughhh!

Hobbies: Females, music and clubbing

Best buy: 'Tabs' sweets, 3p a pack � BARGAIN!

Dislikes: Big headed people

Music: Life wouldn't be the same without it, in fact, life wouldn't be life without it!

Money: The way the world is, you need it and it's nice to have, but I would rather be happy and poor than rich and unhappy

Fame: Something I have always wanted

Women: I'll never be able to work them out, but I love them!

Loves girls who: Are girls

Maddest thing ever done for love: I borrowed �300 from my mom and took my girlfriend at the time to a five star hotel, bought her flowers, chocolates and treated her to a slap-up candlelit meal. Her face was a picture!

Childhood hero: Eddie Vedder, lead singer with Pearl Jam

Most like to meet: Sean Connery

Biggest extravagance A night in a five-star hotel, Valentine's Day 1996

Favorite Spice Girl: Baby

Favorite record of all time: Pearl Jam � 'Jeremy'

Favorite sport: Rugby and football and any chance to get my kit off!

Favorite book: The Adventures of Adrian Mole.

Favorite food: Chinese and breast of chicken in K.F.C.

Favorite drink: Champagne and tea (two sugars)

Favorite place: Cape Town and South Africa

Dream car: Ferrari in yellow!

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