Has it always been your wish to be surrounded by gorgeous men first thing in the morning?
Yes, but over 8 years, I've learned to live with disappointment.

While you are at work, who looks after your little boy?
No-one, I just prop him up in front of the TV with a beer.

And while you are at work, who looks after your baby Christopher?
I gave him a copy of 'War and Peace' and that usually keeps him quiet until after 9.

When your son grows up would you want him to be an IT specialist like his dad, or a radio broadcaster like Tove Kane?
Neither. I want him to become a motivational speaker or a plumber. Both of them make more money than me. And sell more videos.

Where did you grow up?
I've yet to do that. I'll let you know where I am when it happens.

Where were you and what were you doing on September 11 2001?
It's my wedding anniversary so...

What part of England do you hail from?
Welwyn Garden City - a place famous for the fact that the Rolling Stones once played there.

When did the Cowens arrive in SA?
1980.

Were they dairy farmers?
No, unless you count the fact that I've milked the sympathy vote on air for the past 8 years.

What do you do after 9am every morning?
Recover.

If you could be one of these famous Sams, which one and why?
A - Sam Fox (former topless Babe)
B - Sam L. Jackson (actor)
C - Son of Sam (former murderer)
D - Samantha Nortjie (receptionist and divorcee in Middleburg)?
I'll have a look at the tax returns and get back to you.

What is your biggest phobia?
Phobia? What are you talking about? What do you mean? Who have you been talking to?

What do you consider socially unacceptable?
Much of the content of the seven 'o clock news.

What would you do if you won 5 million rand in the lottery?
Be very quiet about it.

If you had the power to change one law, what would it be?
The Law of Gravity. Every mother knows what I'm talking about.

If you were Osama Bin Laden, where would you hide?
In my husband's toolshed. No-one will ever find him. We've been looking for the screwdriver for 2 years.

What is your favourite joke?
My face at 4am.