IT'S a talent that keeps his work colleagues and customers in stitches throughout the day.

Southampton impersonator Marcus Bailey does impressions of Rik Mayall, Hannibal Lecter, Columbo, Jack Nicholson and Jim Carrey to name but a few.

He has been practising his celebrity impersonations since his early 20s and is the latest to join the Daily Echo's Top Talent video search. Marcus, a sales manager at Isaac's news agency in Southampton, hones his skills by giving impromptu performances to customers and work colleagues alike.

He is, 34, and lives in Octavia Road, Mansbridge. He said: "I've been doing impressions for about the last ten years. I think I have always had a knack for voices. I started off with Rik Mayall after watching The Young Ones. When the series came on I copied all the words down and then acted it out. When I'm at work my colleagues always get me to act out the impressions.

"In the future I would like to get a whole act together and do a 45 minute gig as I have also been practising cards and magic for the last year."

Why don't YOU enter our Hampshire's Top Talent search? Whatever your talent, we are asking you to send us your videos showcasing what you have that sets you apart from the crowd.

Alternatively, if you do not have a video camera, why not contact us and we will film your performance for you.

Send your videos to Hampshire's Top Talent Southern Daily Echo, Newspaper House, Test Lane, Redbridge, Southampton, SO16 9JX.