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Interviewer: Good afternoon, and welcome to the programme. Today, 'm talking to BASE jumper Tanya Marks. Tanya, thanks for joining us.

Tanya: My pleasure.

Interviewer: Now, Tanya, my first question to you is basically ... why? Why choose a sport with so many dangers? Why not something nice and safe, ike table tennis?

Tanya: Extreme sports aren't safe! That's precisely why I enjoy them so much. fm the kind of person who loves to fee! that thrill ofrisk and adventure. I like skydiving - and hanggliding too, But BASE jumping is my new sport - and my obsession! I'm totally addicted,

Interviewer: How did you first get into it?

Tanya: One of my skydiving friends suggested it. He had the equipment and invited me to join him, My first jump was terrifying - but l loved it!

Interviewer: What's your favourite place for BASE jumping?

Tanya: Well, I'm always looking for somewhere new. But at the moment, love the cliffs in Tonsai, in Thailand. Though it isn't ideal, as there are no hospitals nearby!

Interviewer: So, is danger always in your mind when you're jumping?

Tanya: Oh yes. That's not just me, that's all BASE jumpers. We know the dangers.

Interviewer: Do you think that’s why there aren't many women who do BASE jumping? Do the risks put them off?

Tanya: I'm not sure ... Idon't really agree. More women are joining the sport every year. There's Roberta Mancino for example. She's the new star of BASE jumping. The media love her because of the way she looks, but she’ also brilliant at her sport. Hopefully, she'll encourage more girls to take up extreme sports.

Interviewer: Tanya Marks, thank you.