The funny thing is that people who come here end up staying and the majority born here do not leave.

There must be something about the place that does this to people.

Went to uni in Hull for 4 years and loved every minute. Still got some good mates from Hull and try and get back there couple of times a year.

You can't really compare Hull to London. You can fit the population of Hull into London 32 times. It's like comparing Featherstone to Leeds.

Where have you got those 'facts' from?

Have you ever thought they may stay as its cheap.

Well I am 50 and I know of only one person born in Hull that has moved out of the city. Obviously, I am talking about my acquaintances here.

I have also met and worked with a great many people from other parts of the country in different employment. Each and everyone have said the same thing to me...they came to Hull for different reasons and ended up staying because they like it and like the people.

Even now there are quite a few out of towners at my place of work and they jumped to Hulls defence on reading negative comments about the culture award.

Mick Ronson. Should be reason enough on its own.

Good for the city, will no doubt me more promotion for the sport of rugby league within it.

Do you think you may end up with a huge bronze statue of a fish in the main street. Would that reflect historical culture in Hull?

Yes you can.

I didn't see any obnoxious c**ts when I was up there the other weekend.

Last time I went to London, I saw plenty.

You obviously weren't in Hull to watch a game of RL then?

Were you catching the ferry to Holland?

I rest my case.

You appear to be a very sad and angry man