Every week I get a chance to share a bit of me with you, which at times can be both challenging and colourful, yet a privilege for me in many ways.

Having said that, occasionally the South Wales Evening Post editors do pull me up on a few things. And there was me thinking that freedom of speech was now in abundance in these modern times. Not true.

So why do we read the newspapers when we are bombarded with news items from one source or another twenty four hours a day, seven days a week?

Well maybe your reasoning is different to mine, but research suggests that we are addicted to gossip and negative news. Could this be the reason that the majority of the population can’t keep secrets?

This has certainly made me think about my back catalogue of stories, which on the whole are true, despite the slight exaggerated bits for comedic effect. I’m sure you understand.

Not that I’m complaining mind you – as I love the fact that as part of my job people share events and stories with me. Long may it continue.