Ah yes, it’s my tenth year on radio this week.

各位，我只是出道早。。。我不是很老。。。

It all started after I completed my ‘O’ Levels. With nothing to do during the break, and with nothing to lose, I asked Yuanqing (then Programme Manager, 933) if I could come for an interview as a part time DJ.

After six weeks of training, I went on air alone. On 31 Mar 1996.

I said something like “对于新人，你可以有要求。但请你不要苛求。” It rhymed! Hahaha.

Some 3650 days later, here I am, 26 going on 27, astonished at how fast the decade went by.

Whatever I’ve done, it certainly wasn’t a solo job, and whatever memories I have, are shared with the people who saw me through this decade.

There were a couple of highlights- moments where I was on cloud nine. There were those who patted me on the back and made sure my feet were firmly on the ground after I returned from the aforementioned cloud. And there were those who saw me through difficult times, when I simply wasn’t performing.

And since I consider this to be an Imperfect Ten, there won’t be any over the top antics.

I just wanna say that I’m sincerely thankful to the people who have made this possible. And I’m extremely grateful for what I have.

Thank you.

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Top Ten Moments

Mar 1996
Going on air alone for the very first time.

Oct 2001
Launched 全球华语歌曲排行榜. You have no idea how exhilarating it is for a part time DJ to claim ownership of a programme.

Feb 2002
Turned fulltime, and made to do drive time shows ever since. Except for a short period last year.

Sep 2002
First working trip to Taiwan to interview Kit Chan. First time I spent my birthday overseas. No birthday cakes, but I did share a mooncake with Kit.

Jun 2003
First MEGA show- Courage Fund Charity Concert, with a turnout of 20,000.

Sep 2003
Going to Shanghai alone to host 全球华语歌曲排行榜颁奖典礼。I guessed they decided I didn’t disgrace Singapore or anything, and I went on to do it a second time in Taipei the following year.

Apr 2004
Awarded Staff of the Year. Received a letter from the CEO and some shopping vouchers.

Oct 2004
Winning that friendly award. All my friends are still sniggering.

Jun 2005
With much fanfare, I became host of 醉心龙虎榜, and just about the only Singapore DJ I know to host two chart shows concurrently.

Oct 2005
Winning that popularity award. Everyone’s jaws dropped, including mine.

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