No. Happy days, as I recall.

Are you having a happy day?

every day is a blessing above all else, but tonight I got a gig so it is even better a day!

What is your opinion on the Ethiopian military intervention in Somalia?

I think the whole situation is another step on the path to full-blown war. I think the whole situation is stereotypical of governments' overriding desire to serve themselves rather than the people. The lastest assassination attempt on Mr Yusuf is another step along the road. As is true across the world, the people who gain power are the people whocan least be trusted to wield it wisely. All of the people involved, from the military to the AU to the Un, are to blame.

When was the last time you felt that you'd been cheated?

other than the odd little thing i guess last july by some real nasty people.

daily mail or daily express?

Oh sh*t. Tough one. I'm a Telegraph man, myself. The Mail does a lot to spread distrust and bigotry, so it gets the vote.

Will you vote at the next election?

fuck yes


IDB?

There's a lot of things with those initials. I'd need to know which IDB you are referring to, although I'm sure the Irish Dairy Board do a fine job. Fishmonkey or Paulybee may be better placed than myself to answer that one though.

What do you use the radio for most: news, entertainment or music?

to be honest i dont that much. mainly news here in berlin.

which of the pythons is the bestest?

I'm not sure what you mean, but I'll go for the ones in the amazon forest.
Are you experiencing a beautiful sunset, like I am?

no its dark already.

i meant the monty pythons. so which is yer favourite?

..eric idle cos he did amazing movies also by his own!

do you bidet?

no and i never have.

spinal tap or withnail and i?

Withnail and I. Great great great film.

Music while you wait on the phone: wouldn't it be a good idea if you could choose what to listen to (eg 'press 1 for jazz, press 2 for pop, press 3 for anarcho-industrial noise etc etc)?

that would be neat but i like the bizarre nostalgia of elevator music on the phone.


how long since your last haircut?

A month or so.

Earthquakes: perfectly normal result of plate tectonics, or a sign that the Gods are angry with us again?

It depends how much religion rules your life.

Are you superstitious?

A bit, sometimes. Personal superstitions though, rather than cultural ones.

Rain: a lovely and life-giving part of nature that should be enjoyed and coveted, or a reason to stay indoors?

Reason to stay inside

Tell a situation where you at your happiest?

when i dont have to wory about anything. i could elaborate but i dont have the time. sorry.

nigel, derek or david?

Nigel.

Before Mt. Everest was discovered, what was the tallest mountain in the world?

k2 wasnt it?

pedicures. have you ever had one?

No. Mount Everest has always been the tallest mountain, even before being discovered!

Pedicures? No.

Have you ever been bitten by a dog?

yes.

(smart ass haha)

romantic?

Not really.

Have you eaten supper already?

No. That'll be later on.

Thunder and lightning: beautiful and dramatic natural phenomenon, or a bit scary?

Beautiful and dramatic.

What transport do you use to get around?

Walk or bus. Sometimes the train. Mostly, I walk.

Fireworks: great, aren't they?

Nice to look at, but frightening for domestic animals.

Have you ever eaten an ostrich egg omelette?

No, I haven't.

What's your favourite burger?

I'm pescetarian now and don't eat meat. I used to love the double cheese burger.

Do you like cricket(sport)?

its ok. i liked the ashes that was really good. i was actually hiding behind the sofa at times because it was so tense.

what do you do when your mum is a skinhead?

Buy her a wig.

Do you wear leg warmers in the winter time?

No. I'm a northerner, and therefore terribly robust. I have no need for extra layers.

Are you following the Ryder Cup?

I watched a bit on BBC yesterday afternoon. Golf can be very exciting.

Have you been watching the horseracing at Ascot?

No, it's one of the few sports that I dislike somewhat.

Do you have a favourite sport (It's cricket in my case)?

I like cricket too, but my favorites are boxing, K1, and winter sports.

Have you ever been to New York?

No.

How many times a day do you think you check the time?

a. Never
b. 1-10
c. 11-30
d. 31-50
e. 51-100
f. More

If it's a working day, probably e. If not, then b.

Do you find this picture a bit eerie?

 

Not at first glance, but if I look at it a little, then yes, I do. A bit.

Favourite jazz instrument?

Drums.

Do you like icecream?