siqanda

Delve deeper into the mind's of the chaps in the band with these question and answer sessions. Here, it is the turn of young Simon to divulge his innermost dark thoughts and ramblings...This interview thing was done by Pete.

Q: So then Si, how's it going?
A: Is that the first question? OK I guess, but work sucks. I recommend to anyone to find a way out of it.
Q: Is this Incubus on your music thing?
A: It is, mate.
Q: Right...who do you think should have won at the Oscars then?
A: I didn't really mind who won, but all the crying got on my nerves.
Q: Not a crying man, then?
A: Not really, no.
Q: Who, in your opinion, became the best band after Kurt Cobain did some interior decorating with a shotgun and his brain?
A: Who became the best band? I don't think there's anyone who was quite as influential as Nirvana...but I think several bands have made good attempts to bridge the gap.
Q: What gap is that then?
A: The gap in sheer size of fan base and class.
Q: But surely Nirvana appealed in the majority to skivvy grungers? With long hair!
A: I haven't got long hair and I was a member of their fan base.
Q: You've not got any Nirvana CDs...
A: What???
Q: You haven't though...
A: No, that's true, though I have got a load of their MP3s.
Q: So you haven't actually BOUGHT any of their stuff?
A: I bought a CD of theirs once, but I don't know where it went.
Q: A mate of my brother's interviewed Electrasy once...
A: Who are they?
Q: A band...don't think they're around now. Anyway, sorry about that diversion. So...
A: What? Ask me how the guitar is going or something.
Q: OK, for those of you who don't know, Simon is "doing things" with a cheap guitar at the mo. How is it going Mr Si?
A: It's going well, just trying to strip the lacquer off but it's causing major health concerns.
Q: In what way, obstructing your breathing perhaps?
A: I've been having to wear a dust mask, I should really be wearing other safety equipment like goggles.
Q: Or self contained underwater breathing apparatus maybe.
A: Good suggestion, I'll seriously consider it.
(Simon returns to his game of Fifa 2001)
Q: OK, so how is the guitar looking? Mighty fine?
A: I've got most of the lacquer off now.
Q: I've seen it, it's very nice.
A: But I'm concerned because it's a cheap guitar, that the wood is not of best quality. My original plan of staining the wood may not come to fruition.
Q: So why not just buy a groovy new one proper?
A: Because that takes away from the point of making a custom guitar.
Q: I don't know, I'd have done it for you.
A: Done what?
Q: Made your guitar for you.
A: I suppose I can give you some plans to work on?
Q: Like blueprints stolen from some foolish carpenter?
A: Yeah, something like that.
Q:Do you reckon the Nickelback singer is a mummy's boy then?
A: Er, he looks like Jesus is supposed to look. If pictures are to be believed.
Q: I reckon Jesus inspired hippies, because he was all about giving, not being selfish and was into this free love, all encompassing forgiveness thing.
A: Are you saying Jesus was on drugs?
Q: No, I'm saying hippies were on drugs, and they like...thought they were with Jesus when they were all LSD'd and loved up with one another.
A: Oh I see. But Jesus could have been on drugs.
Q: I'm not sure they'd discovered hemp or the delights of getting stoned then. Wel, except when they'd spoken the true name of God.
A: Maybe one of Jesus' followers was his dealer...I think getting stoned and being stoned are two different things though.
Q: Whatever. What did you have for lunch today then mate?
A: I went in Burger King today.
Q: How long does it take you to get into town from work then?
A: Er...about ten minutes, but Gary came over today so it took slightly less time.
Q: Right, well, thank you Simon, that's the end of the test and I'm pleased to say you've passed.
A: Thank you very much.
Q: Is that it?
A: ...And don't drink too much!
Q: Like us you mean?
A: Kind of...