Harvey

Is this your first time at Hay? No, I've been before.

Who's your favourite author? Steve Cole. He wrote Space Ghosts.

Amanda Elliott

Is this your first time at Hay? Yes it is, although I used to live in the town.

What have you seen? My husband and children have just gone off to see the Hairy Bikers. They're fans.

What are you most looking forward to? Definitely Soul II Soul on Wednesday.

Have you brought any books with you? Well, I'm reading all the Harry Potters again, to get ready for July. But I'd feel a bit embarrassed to be seen sitting here with them!

What's the best thing about Hay? It's a beautiful part of the world.

Ron Cook

How many times have you been to Hay? Oh, about five or six.

What are you looking forward to? Hobsbawm, and definitely Clive James, who was just great fun last year.

Where are you going now? We've lost our wives...