'My Brighton' - local views of the city

Each fortnight, VisitBrighton will be interviewing a different Brighton local about why Brighton is such a fabulous place to live and visit!

This week we caught up Alex, owner of the ever so lovely Last shoe and accessory shop and part time wearer of de rigueur fashion item - the washing up sponge...

How long have you lived in Brighton?
Alex: 8 years

Where do you work?
Alex: In my shoe and accessory shop, Last.

What’s your favourite thing about living/working in Brighton?
Alex:The vibrant culture and countryside being so close to hand.

What's the funniest thing that's happened to you in your job?
Alex:Inadvertently wearing a washing up sponge stuck to my head and wondering why I was getting quizzical looks from customers. I understood when I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror!

Who was the last Brighton celeb you saw?
Alex: Nick Cave

What’s a ‘Must See’ on a visit to Brighton?
Alex: The Royal Pavilion - an absolute assault on the senses!

What's your top local tip for visitors to the city?
Alex: Walk or cycle along the undercliff path to Rottingdean  and investigate the rock pools.

What was the last film you saw?
Alex: Being John Malcovich

What was your most memorable night out in Brighton?
Alex: Dancing the night away in the Spiegletent at Brighton Festival .

What's your top tip for a lazy Sunday afternoon in Brighton?
Alex:  Find a sunny table and enjoy the papers and a roast.

What's on your stereo/Ipod/gramaphone at the moment?Alex:  Mark Lamarr's God's Jukebox.

Which Brighton resident (dead or alive) would you invite to dinner? Chris Eubank, The Prince Regent, Norman Cook, Zoe Ball, Dave Lynn,Nick Cave, Laurence Olivier, Joan Plowright or Mark Little?
Alex: The Prince Regent (and arrange for his chef, Antonin Carême, to cook!)