After 13 years in the media industry, interviewing local and international celebrities, Nicky Greenwall knows a thing or two about the elusive celebrity culture and what it means to be a celebrity.
Here’s what she shared with us.
What are the most common questions viewers/fans/non-celebs ask you and what are your responses?
Our aim with The Close Up is that viewers shouldn't need to ask the question "What were they really like?" because we have answered it with the show. We like the interviews to feel as intimate and "real" as possible.
What was your favourite interview on The Close Up so far and why?
I don't have any favourites. Each story is worthy of telling. Ones that have personally affected me more than others are ones that I can relate to. Everyone will relate differently to each story depending on their own perspective. It is our hope that the human experiences these celebrities have been through will help people at home navigate their own setbacks.
Who is on your interview bucket list and what do you want to know from her/him?
I interview whoever is relevant to our audience. I try to be as impartial as possible. Some of the people I've interviewed I have heard of, others I may not be all that familiar with. If they are important to our audience then they are important to me. My personal feelings don't count. That, to me - is what makes for a good interview.
The Close Up season 5 starts on Thursday 19 November at 6PM. Follow the show on Twitter.