The ATL autobot confronts many of the dance music glitterati with a list of questions to be answered. Nobody knows what the autobot would do were its queries to go unanswered. Thankfully, Crazy P replied with gusto...

ATL: Hi, and how the hell are you today?
Slightly but wonderfully weathered after a trip to Ibiza.

ATL: Let's get started then. First musical memory?
My dad playing Beatles albums over and over - he knew all the words and tried to emulate Paul McCartney. Thank god he's given up doing that now!

ATL: Have you ever played Ireland and if so where, when and how was it for you?
Well we've played in Cork, Galway, Sligo, Limerick, Dublin, Kerry and Belfast - each very different cities and mostly we've had great times. Its always a very bonding road trip when we head over the Emerald Isle and we've made good friends particularly in Dublin, Galway and Belfast. A truly spirited audience who like to party.

ATL: Now, what prompted you to get fully involved in dance music?
Personally I've always loved dancing-whether it be to old soul, disco, house, whatever has inspired the moment. I always wanted to be a dancer on Top of the Pops! I was lucky enough to be introduced to Tim, Jim and Chris who had already started Crazy P; I had heard their cd and loved it but we were friends mainly until they realised they couldn't resist my karaoke versions of Shirley bassey and promptly invited me to audition for them. So it happened quite naturally really, I didn't make a decision to get involved as such. I was very fortunate I suppose.

ATL: What's been your best clubbing experience?
It's a really difficult one that as there's so much involved in a good clubbing experience... frame of mind, people you're with, height of your heels! My first true and enjoyable clubbing experience was Manchester's Hacienda, and being 18 I had my mind blown by the volume of people dancing to this awesome beat with a true grit and love of it all. I'd met some people that made me feel normal; clubs I'd previously gone to were all about copping off and I wasn't really into that-don't get me wrong I love men but I go to a club to dance. More recently Manchester's Electric Chair, now deceased, has been a stalwart in my monthly diary.

ATL: For non dance music, what are you listening to at the mo?
I love Bat for Lashes. I love her image and her emotion and I think she is a beautiful talent. Really liking the Super Furry's new album too and think the Kings of Leon are a force to be dealt with both lyrically and musically. The singer Caleb Followill's voice is incredibly memorable and he has such a simple way of expressing his emotions.

ATL: So, do you have any famous DJ mates and if so, who, and what are they really like? Go on you can tell us...
I don't think I do have any famous DJ mates. I mean I couldn't claim to know them. I am acquainted with Greg Wilson who is a gem of a guy. Very gentlemanly and still loves what he does. To think he played on the �tube� about 20 odd years ago-he explained to Jools Holland what mixing involved. He has a son, mini Greg, who comes to a lot of festivals. Also know Tom Middleton who is a unique character-bit of a wine connoisseur and superbly eccentric... but we genuinely don't get to hang out with any big famous DJs. We're usually straight on the dancefllor after a gig getting sweaty amonst it all (that said our sound engineer used to be in Candy Flip who covered Strawberry Fields in the early 90's).

ATL: What is really the best club in the world?
I can only speak from my experience and my answer is I don't know! I like small intimate dirty dark sweatboxes that on departure make you feel like you've had a workout with Mohammed Ali. I respect places like Space and Pacha - I think they are amazing and wonderfully equipped sound wise and super decor. But some of the small clubs I've been to-Sub Club in Glasgow, Music Box in Manchester, The Tube in Bristol, warehouse parties in London-that's more my cup of tea. I'm just a dirtbag after all.

ATL: Your criminal record - what's the worst piece of music ever played out?
I don't think I've ever played anything out that I don't like... ah hold on a minute - I did play 'Ladies Night' by Atomic kitten once but that was purely on request as a wedding song. Very wrong - but that was not my choosing, HONEST!

ATL: Who is the best DJ in the world and why?
These questions are too hard. I couldn't claim to know the best dj in the world as I don't know them all... but in my personal opinion someone like Carl Craig or DJ Harvey... quality assured dance inducers.

ATL: And when will we see you again then?
Having just played Dublin, Cork and Sligo we're back to Belfast for Yello in mid July. Just me and Jim this time dj/pa set but having played here before we are very excited about going back there. It's a great night.

ATL : Ok, giz your top five tunes and bugger off...
1. Reiner Weichbold - Bamboo
2. Sylvester - Over and Over
3. Rub n Tug - King of the Witches
4. Doobie Brothers - What A Fool Believes
5. Moodyman - Mother F***a