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Wally may have a point about the chair. Years ago when I was working with Clive Robertson on Breakfast at 2GB we did a similar thing. Let's give blood live on the air, all in a good cause, we look like good guys, bit of theatre for the listener, why not? As it turned out, we provided rather more theatre than intended. I had asked for a particular kind of chair as instructed by the nurse. It didn't appear. Just couldn't get comfortable in the one provided. When I was hooked up, I squeezed hard in an awkward position and a whole lot of blood came out ultra fast. I didn't faint - in fact I felt fine - but did come over all sweaty and pale looking. The nurse was concerned. Robertson was about as much help as you'd expect, giving running commentary on how I wasn't the man he was etc. The nurse was adamant I lie down on the floor, which I did briefly. Of course this only provided more fodder for Robertson. I suspect we may not have achieved our stated objective i.e. encourage more people to give blood. But I guess it made for a radio moment...