Hi Simon
I think there is a lesson in this to people regarding opportunity!
Sometimes in life all you have to do is be brave enough to simple ask.
I was interviewed on BBC Radio and played live in 2006 on a Sunday morning show. There was no magic thing involved, other than the fact I asked!
When I was 14 I rang up Radio one up and asked to speak to 'Thomas' (the late famous rock DJ Tommy Vance) I was put through and said I wrote for the school newspaper. I asked if he would mind me interviewing him. He said sure!
People should never fear failure/bad words by asking

People can only say no.
Bruce Lee had this on his office wall
If you think you're beaten, you are;
If you think you dare not, you don't.
If you'd like to win, but think you can't,
It's almost a cinch you won't.
If you think you'll lose, you've lost;
For out in the world we find
Success being with a fellow's will;
It's all in the state of mind.
If you think you're outclassed, you are;
You've got to think high to rise.
You've got to be sure of yourself
Before you can ever win a prize.
Life's battles don't always go
To the stronger or faster man;
But soon or late, the one who wins
Is the man who thinks he can.
Having a break from online activity for a while to concentrate on music. Please email if you need to get in touch. Matt