Jan Preece

Clown

Perk: 'You can't beat seeing so many smiling faces, it is such a bonus.'

Costume: 'I have a designer costume of bright yellow Ralph Lauren jeans, and the ugliest blue and yellow Nike Air trainers you have ever seen.'

Hero: Jacques Tati. 'I first watched Mr Hulot's Holiday when I was small, at Harrow Odeon, London, with my mum. It's hilarious.'

Ride: 'If I ever wanted a car, I would buy a blue Lantau taxi.'

Everyday attire: 'Shorts and sunglasses, red nose, big clown wig, full make-up and huge shoes.'

Nickname: 'My sons Jake and Harley call me 'Bruno the clown', which makes me laugh. Where 'Bruno' came from, I do not know.'