Full Name: Brian
James Simon Ormond. Simon is my confirmation name.
Qualifications:
I was an electrician and I left before I took the final exam and qualified. I knew I had to do it. I loved it but I'd never
go back.
Hobbies? I love
soccer, going to the cinema, theatre - musicals. It's mostly soccer. I used to play in a football team back home, the Freewheelers.
Can you unblock a drain?
I suppose I probably could. As long as the blockage wasn't too far down. I'd give it a go anyway.
First time you were recognised...
I was in a train station one day and a girl came up to me, stared at me from literally just a few inches away, and then walked
away. She went up to her friends and said, `Yeah, it's him.` It's weird that way.
Who do you most admire?
Andy Scott-Lee for coming on Pop Idol. It must have been the hardest thing ever. I've had a lot of knock-backs; I did the
Irish Popstars but didn't get through, so I know how hard it is to get back in the queue after doing well.
Favourite record:
I love Lionel Richie's album `Back To Front` - it's got `Three Times A Lady`, `Stuck On You`, all his hits... I love Elton
John, Billy Joel. John Mayer, I love him. I listen to everything, I really do.
Favourite Gadget:
My mobile phone. I have a picture phone: it has games on. I haven't taken any of Pop Idol yet, but I must.
Do you have a lucky charm?
I have two lucky medals. I always put them in my pocket when I'm singing. They're holy medals - one has Mary on it; there's
Jesus on the other one.
Can you cook?
Yeah, I'm not too bad. I love giving it a go. My godmother told me how to make this dish: you get chicken fillets, put them
in the pan to brown them, then put it in a cooking tray, stock cubes, water and two tins of tomatoes, in the oven till it's
cooked, bit of cheese over it. It's abslutley gorgeous.
Why should you be the Pop Idol?
I've tried everything. On Irish Popstars, they picked six people and I was seventh. That was so unlucky. Also I didn't get
through to represent Ireland in Eurovision - so hopefully this is third time lucky for me.
Will you be able to cope with
all that cash? I think I would. It wouldn't drive me mad.
Can you wiggle your ears?
No, not unless I can wiggle them with my hands. I can do something with my teeth, but I can't show you now. If I get a bit
of dental floss I could show you.
Do you read your press?
The funniest thing that's been printed about me is that I slept with Jordan. We're great friends, that's all. I think she's
great; she's two different people - Katie and Jordan. Jordan only appears when the paparazzi are outside. She loves music,
she's always singing, songs like `I'm in Chains` and `Get Here`. She's a good singer. Nah I don't think she should be a pop
star, she's a better model.
If you could be invisible for
a day, what would you do? I'd sit in Simon Cowell's office for the day and listen
to him having a meeting about Pop Idol. Get the inside information.
What can't you live without?
Music, but that's boring. I'd be lost without my mobile phone.
Are you eating properly?
I think I am, everyone has junk food don't they? I had fruit this morning, and then I had McDonalds for lunch.
What are the three most vital
things in your suitcase? My mobile phone charger, my underwear - I've got loads of pants with me. And my wallet
- if I didn't have my bank cards, I'd be lost.
What was the last thing you bought
but didn't wear? A jumper. I bought it a month ago, just a white jumper from Top Man. Still has the tags on
it.
If you were stuck in the lift
with the judges, who would you prefer? Nicki Chapman, because she's gorgeous.
