Birthday Crossword

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Across
  1. 2. Scaly beast comes round once every 12 years (6)
  2. 6. 1# UK Song on DOB? Quite the surprise surprise (5,5)
  3. 8. These motors are alive! (6,7)
  4. 10. Quaking weapon, fit for a bard (11)
  5. 13. Old Market is their country (5)
  6. 15. On Sunday mornings, I know this so well (6,5)
  7. 16. Hellish woman, but well read (10)
  8. 18. Hesitation leads to more than just a bruised ego (5,5)
Down
  1. 1. Ancient creature, often seen drying (9)
  2. 3. Agent in his prime, more brawn than JB (4,7)
  3. 4. A little shadow, and the real boss (6)
  4. 5. Have a look, perhaps at the large airport (6)
  5. 7. The final sign, seems a bit fishy (6)
  6. 9. A poor Spaniards legume (7)
  7. 10. Like a deer, but coiled (9)
  8. 11. Scared of a burger? (5)
  9. 12. The moment of change, or perhaps just foul language (9)
  10. 14. Little rider (6)
  11. 17. For a good return, communication is key (5,4)