Q: WHAT MADE YOU DECIDE TO BECOME A QUIZ MASTER?:
I decided to do my own quiz because I missed a music quiz I used to go to, and as there hadn't been a good one since, thought i would give it a bash, after some persuasion from my mate Gary Walker. My personal general knowledge is not the best but I endeavour to do my best, though without sounding arrogant I honestly believe that my music rounds and film rounds take some beating
Q: WHAT'S YOUR DAY JOB?:
I work as a sales rep, which I have done for the last 25 years (I must be doing something right!) God I’m far too young to have worked for the last 25 years
Q: WHAT'S THE BEST THING ABOUT BEING A QUIZMASTER?:
Meeting interesting people like yourself, Laura and I've made many new friends
Q: WHAT'S THE DOWNSIDE TO BEING A QUIZMASTER?:
After putting in a lot of hours and effort into compiling a quiz sometimes, not often, you get an arsehole who may be drunk or think they can do better than you and try to heckle, but most of the time they come out on the losing side
Q: WHAT, FOR YOU, MAKES A GOOD QUIZ?:
Seeing people enjoy themselves and appreciate the work that goes into one
Q: HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE YOU TO PREPARE THE QUESTIONS/MUSIC/FILM CLIPS/FAMILY FORTUNES?:
It takes me about a week to prepare the quiz, as I do it in between my full time job (I really do need to get a life!)
Q: IF YOU WERE COMPETING IN THE QUIZ, WHAT WOULD BE YOUR PERFECT MUSIC/FILM ROUNDS?:
The music round would have to be a theme round, ie colours or people's names etc and the movie round would be a cross between gangster movies and comedy
Q: WHAT MAKES A GOOD QUIZ TEAM?:
You would be best to ask Manband, TITS, 3 Non Blondes, Thick as Mints & No Folk in Chance that question as you all seem to do very well!
Q: DO YOU HAVE A FAVOURITE QUIZ PRESENTER?:
Yes, Stevie Black from the 3 Non Blondes (ONLY JOKING...) No all joking apart, it would be a cross between Bob Monkhouse and Bruce Forsyth
Q: WHAT FAMOUS PEOPLE WOULD BE ON YOUR IDEAL QUIZ TEAM?:
Magnus Magnusson (for general knowledge), Paul Gambaccini (for his music knowledge), Johnathan Ross for his knowledge of films) and last (not that famous but he should be) would have to be my brother Derrick as he is the the most knowledgeable person I know and just a genuine nice bloke
Q: YOU HOST 2 DIFFERENT QUIZZES. HOW DO THEY COMPARE?:
Well, without trying to upset anyone, I would say The Shandon would have to come first as it is the best attended one I do, followed by the Tynie Arms which I am sure will pick up as the time goes on.
Q: WHAT'S BEEN YOUR FUNNIEST QUIZ MOMENT?:
I can name a few, like the time I really thought I had Alistair stumped about one of the songs I played, but he got the answer on the first chord and got himself all excited. Also, the banter is good with the punters, like Frank’s taste in music and being barred from most pubs in Scotland. (Senga I miss his banter at the Tynie. Let's all kiss and make up) But the best of all is the witty banter that comes from the teams (well most of them anyway. AND YES, YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE!) I can honestly say I love it when there is a bit of feedback with the teams but please remember I’M THE BLOODY ONE WITH THE MIKE!
Q: WHAT'S BEEN YOUR WORST QUIZ MOMENT?:
There was the time I forgot to bring the music quiz with me so I had to sing the quiz (NAW AH DIDNAE) I had to go all the way back home for it
Q: YOU SEEM OBSESSED WITH ELTON JOHN. WHY IS THIS?:
It’s a long story but I will tell you it. My lovely wife Muriel, brother Derrick and sister-in-law, Margaret, all went out to Lazio’s for a smashing meal, then went to see Elton John at Edinburgh Castle. At £50 a pop, I expected to be entertained by a good live band, not just a fat poof at a piano, singing from a cue card all night. If it hadn't been for the company I would have jumped the stage and thrown him off
Q: IF YOU WERE MASTER OF ALL PUB QUIZZES, WHAT WOULD YOU BAR FROM QUIZ NIGHTS?:
It would have to be the few people who try and spoil it for everybody else
Q: WHAT WOULD MAKE YOU DECIDE TO GIVE IT ALL UP?:
I would give up doing the quizzes for a couple of reasons. First being, if the teams that have came along from the start did not enjoy themselves, or Muriel, my wife said we don’t spend enough time together as a family because it takes up a lot of spare time. I am just lucky she enjoys taking part in the quiz - just now!
Q: IS THERE RIVALVY BETWEEN QUIZ MASTERS?:
Hand on heart, I don’t know because I don’t have the time to go to anyone else’s quiz and I am quite happy with the format I do
Q: DO YOU ATTEND ANY OTHER QUIZZES?:
No, I honestly don’t have the time (shame though. I just don’t know what I am missing)
Q: WHAT'S THE MOST STUPID ANSWER YOU'VE EVER BEEN GIVEN?:
Whats the largest land locked island in Europe? The answer came back - ITALY! I can’t tell you who said it though - (Davie, from No Folk in Chance)
Q: YOU ARE A MASSIVE JOHN LENNON FAN. IF YOU COULD ASK HIM ONE QUESTION, WHAT WOULD IT BE, AND WHAT WOULD BE HIS ANSWER?:
The question would be WHY THE BLOODY HELL DID YOU HOOK UP WITH THAT UGLY WEE BASTARD YOKO AND WHY DID YOU LET THE BEST BAND IN THE WORLD FINNISH? And his answer would be, "well, I never realised my glasses were not strong enough. Was she really that plug! And don’t just blame yoko. That snidey bastard Paul was to blame as well (McCartney & Lennon? What’s he all about, pretentious prick"!)
Q: WHAT WOULD BE YOUR SPECIALISED SUBJECT ON MASTERMIND?:
It would have to be music
Q: ANY CHANCE OF RAB AND MR MELVYN'S ROUNDWAY (Robert's son's band - see left) PLAYING A LIVE SET FOR ONE OF THE MUSIC ROUNDS ON THE QUIZ'S 1ST ANNIVERSARY NIGHT?:
Yes, I have never thought of bringing my son's band along. The only thing is, they would be looking to get paid (tight gits.) No, only kidding. I am sure they would come along and do a few numbers
Q: IF YOU COULD CHANGE PLACES WITH ANYONE ELSE, WHO WOULD IT BE?:
I would have to say my wife Muriel coz she's married to a big handsome, witty, intelligent, rich, well-endowed, great physique, movie star like myself (AH CAN TALK SOME SHITE, EH?)
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