Snap Chat: Hamish Blake

Hamish Blake hosts True Story with Hamish & Andy.

My first job was... Two at the same time. A paper round and Video Ezy.

It taught me... There used to be money in newspapers and VHS! (Not much though, $3 and $5 per hour respectively)

My big break came... Probably when I met a guy called Andy at uni. That was the moment where we just decided to have a go at some things, and having a go at things puts you a lot more in the game than not having a go!

The last job I quit was... Self-assembling a shelf. I cracked it and paid someone $50 to come over and build it. Yes I felt like a wimp, yes, he was more of a man than me, but guess what, I got three hours of my Sunday back and it was the best money I ever spent.

The most famous person I've ever met is... Tom Hanks. The total King and Ultimate Gentleman of Hollywood.

They were... I was so nervous, because if Tom Hanks is a jerk, it's like finding out gravity is a hoax. Thankfully, he was everything you'd hope. I wanted him to be my best friend and dad (sorry Andy and Dad).

The best time I've had on set was... There have been so many. I don't think you could call it a "set" but a monkey brought us a beer and we lost it.

But the worst was... Unfortunately Andy made me eat a tarantula once. If you ever get the chance to go to Cambodia and eat a fresh tarantula: don't.

My dream project would be... One that you get to make with mates. Plus you get to eat the world's best spaghetti bolognese every day. So with our shows, one out of two isn't bad! (Um, we get to do the friends bit, just in case that isn't clear).

- Hamish Blake hosts True Story with Hamish and Andy on Thursdays, 8pm on Three.