Who is the most offensive person in world news today?
The Serbian leader.
Do you keep any of the objects people send you?
Yeah.
What characteristics would compose the perfect fan?
Somebody who just happened to own a hit radio station, or someone whose father or boyfriend was M.D. (Managing Director) of MTV, someone who owned a large and influential chain of music stores, someone who liked what we did and didn't care who knew.
What is the funniest thing you ever saw a fan do?
Lock herself in a wardrobe for hours in order to be waiting when we arrived OR jumped on the roof of our car, when we stopped at traffic lights.
What was the longest amount of time you ever kissed the porcelain god after drinking?
On and off several hours.
If one of the other band members was in the hospital, what would you send him?
Simon's ALWAYS in hospital, and I've never sent him anything.
Would you ever write a tell-all book about your days in Duran; if so, what would you title it?
Not a scandal kind of thing, but a book some kind, yes. Possible titles on a postcard, please, to "Icon"...
What would be your reaction if a "committee" told you that you had to put a warning label on your album?
Good. Warning label = sales.
How far would you go to sell an album?
If I had to, I'd put a warning label on it. WARNING: This record is worth buying
What is your favorite and least favorite times of the day?
First thing in the morning, all Sunday.
Do you believe in the Metaphysical Realm?
Just as long as we can leave "God" out of it.
What is your favorite and least favorite bands in the music business today?
Public Enemy.
Don't have a least favorite, although we HATE Snap "Rhythym is a dancer".
What do you miss most when you are on (John crossed this out and wrote "off" above it) tour?
Hotels, room service, new towns, passport control, playing music.
Have you ever seriously thought about selecting a few fans to be in a video?
Yes. Haven't we done it? Like "Arena" for example?
Has your career in the music business been as you pictured it 12 years ago?
I had planned in the first five or six years, but beyond that it has been a journey into darkness!
What do you think is the first thing people notice about you when they meet you?
Jesus, what a big zit that guy's got...
Are you down with O.P.P.?
I'm not sure, but I do like the record.
How many words per minute can you type?
25?
What is the weirdest dream you ever had with a fan in it?
(John had originally written "I've never had a dream", then crossed it out. Under it is this response) I never dream.
All rights reserved.