Tay was a shy kid. In elementary school, he had few friends and didn't dare initiate conversations, afraid of the dead air he would often encounter. In secondary school, he became more talkative, but only with his close friends; with others, he was awkward as ever. The turning point came during University with new opportunities and beginning work as a host of Five Live Fresh. After that, it was like a dam broke; he can't stop speaking. Each week, Tay talks something up to a guest.