Born in Yorkshire, raised in South Africa, polished in Pittsburgh, and a resident of Los Angeles, James Maude is an economist and data analyst with some side action in Eurovision, Leeds United, The Real Housewives, and death metal. When not discussing Ezgjan Alioski, Luann de Lesseps, and Cryptopsy's "None So Vile," James spends his time trying to connect all of the above to Eurovision, whether it be a producer, performer, or bin man. And in Eurovision's rich history, many connections can be made and many compelling stories can be told.