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October 29, 2004
ANSWERS
Well, I asked for it......and I got it!! Over 100 questions!! I am going to attempt to answer them all over the next few days. Today is our gig at the Fashion show - cant wait to watch the 'Prancing Pony' walk again!! Anyway, here goes........
Q: Are we ever going to see a Billy Morrision autobiograpy or a Billy Morrision solo album?
A: Well, I think I need to sell a few records first!! I'm sure its something I would do eventually.
Q: Are your eyes blue with hint of green?
A: Yes!
Q: Do you have a stylist,or do you do your shopping yourself?
A: I do my own shopping but I am also lucky enough to get a lot of stuff free of charge.
Q: Whats your weirdest dream?
A: I dreamt that I had solid gold eyelids that opened and closed like a doll's. Very surreal.
Q: Have you ever been to a school reunion?
A: No. In fact I have never returned from the day I left - just the way I like it.
Q: Being married how difficult is it touring and being away from the wife?
A: That is by far the hardest part of touring. Constant communication is vital and my wife comes to as many shows as her schedule allows. Plus the thousands of Shopping Malls across America help keep my mind occupied. But yes - it is difficult.
Q: Why/when did you move to the U.S.? Are you a citizen?
A: I am a Permanent Resident and I intend to become a citizen in a couple of years. I moved here initially because I couldn't stand the cold, grey, miserable London vibe anymore.
Q: Being that you are so busy, when do you have time to sleep?
A: Thats a great question!! I actually crash and burn more than I sleep! I just keep going until I absolutely HAVE to sleep. And then I get 4 or 5 hours.
Q: Can you fix me up with either Billy Duffy or Robbie Williams?
A: Ha!! I love both of those guys. And no I cant hook you up!!
Q: Just what exactly holds top spot as the most 'dubious' record in your collection right now?"
A: Nice! - I think it would have to be Ashlee Simpsons record (I got it free from a label!!) I wanted to hear how good she was at lip-syncing!!
Q: What do you like about fashions shows?
A: Not a lot really. I go to support my friends.
Q: How and when did you meet Dave Navarro?
A: It was about 4 years ago, but Dave remembers meeting me somewhere and I don't!! I thought it was at the Coffee Shop on Sunset, but he calls it differently - and he is probably right. My memory is totally shot!!
Q: Do you have specific goals in life? Or go with the flow more?
A: I used to have a lot of goals, but I now realize that its all part of a bigger plan, so I tend to just roll with whatever comes my way. Easier on the stress levels.
Q: Did you do well at school?
A: I was awful at school. I left early (after years of not really bothering too much) and hated every minute when I was there. I only ever did well at the stuff that came naturally anyway.
Q: What guitar humbuckers do you recommend for that rock and roll kinda of crunch? Whats your guitar rig set-up like?
A: I am endorsed by Seymour Duncan, and I 100% recommend them. I use the Jeff Beck in the bridge position and the 59 in the neck position. Have a look at my equipment page on the main site - www.dohenymusic.com. Click on the 'band' button and then click on my image.
Q: What is your biggest phobia?
A: Wasps. Cant stand em and run a mile when they start ganging up on my and attacking in swarms!!
Q: What one thing would you say would be the best thing that has ever happened to you in your life?
A: Without a doubt, meeting my wife. Turned my life around.
Q: I think I recall reading somewhere that you quit doing substances quite a long time ago. What made you decide to quit and why?
A: I had a 14 year addiction, and ended up homeless, broke and about to die. I weighed 100lbs. I dont think I decided to quit - I think I had nowhere left to go and something bigger than me guided me into sobriety.
Q: Is there someone famous that you admire that you haven't met but would like to?
A: Absolutely. David Bowie. Madonna and William Burroughs (but he's dead so I dont have much hope with that one!!)
Q: If you had to pick one, would you consider yourself an optimist or a pessimist?
A: I think most of the time I am an optimist. But we all have the occasional day, right?
Q: Are those two little birds still trying to sneak a peek in your window?
A: How did you know??!! Yes - they are staring at me right now - very Hitchcock.
Q: What was your favorite Cult song to perform live?
A: Although I loved The Witch, I have to say that Nirvana was my favorite. Didn't play it very often, though.
Q: What did your first pair of nike dunks look like?
A: My first pair of Dunks were blue and grey hi-tops. Followed closely by the white and silver ones.
These days, its all about trying to find a pair of Raiders Dunks - black and silver hi-tops in size 9 - impossible to find.
Q: Do you get tired of people asking you Cult questions?
A: Not at all. My brief period in that band was a fantastic experience and I love all those guys. I just sometimes dont feel qualified to answer as it really is all about Ian and Billy.
OK guys - I have saved all the questions and I will answer more tomorrow (this took ages!!) Thank you all so much for caring enough to even ask these things. I have to get into my day. We'll do a diary with some pics on the main site from todays show (I'll see if I can get a 'Pony Walking' picture!) and I will be back tomorrow. Have a fantastic friday.
Peace
Billy
Posted by vivelerock at October 29, 2004 09:07 AM
Comments
Hey Billy
Thanks for taking the time to answer all those. Quite a few of them made me laugh. We really appreciate how open you are will all of us.
I used to have this vision of you sitting outside at Starbucks, using your phone to shop online. I've now added to that image, a wasp coming and landing on the lid of your Gingerbread Latte, and you tearing off down the road...lolol :P
Wave to those birdies out ur window for me...ciao
Posted by: flamingheart at October 29, 2004 09:20 AM
Billy, like I said, those eyes are mesmerizing!! I love what you said about your wife turning your life around...and yes, always make sure there are plenty of shopping malls in the neighborhood of your gigs...Happy Friday!!
jezzi(doing the mash)
Posted by: jezebel at October 29, 2004 09:44 AM
OK I am probally going to open myself up for public ridicule here but thats ok. Please note that I am not defending ashlee simpson nor do i feel artists should ever lip sync their music. But I really do like some of the tracks off her album. Its common knowledge that there are artists that have a very studio produced sound and can't live up to that quality live. Crazy town has had some awesome records, but couldn't play live... Thats all I got. Just saying it ain't that bad. I don't think she should keep preforming I think it will just make it worse.
She's hot I am sure she'll find some other way to make some cash.
Pony
Posted by: WhitePony at October 29, 2004 09:47 AM
Tina~Check out the Garfield Comic today! :O
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story2&u=/uclickcomics/20041029/cx_ga_uc/ga20041029&e=1
Posted by: ylais at October 29, 2004 09:59 AM
Billy~Thank you for answering so many questions. I really enjoyed reading your answers. I enjoyed people's questions as well. :D
Awesome pic today. Who took that photo?
You guys are three wizards.
Love to you, and all the crew!
Lisa xxxx
Posted by: ylais at October 29, 2004 10:08 AM
Billy~I've been kind of hung up on rag dolls lately, and sketching them a bit. I think you're gold eyelid dream is beautiful. Perfect for art. Do you mind if I draw/paint that image?
Posted by: ylais at October 29, 2004 10:10 AM
I hate wasps too. I once had a war with a wasp for like an hour. He was in my kitchen on the stove, and every time I went near the kitchen, his hind end went up and he got into attack mode. Seriously. He scared the crap out of me. It took me about an hour to get up the courage to run into the kitchen with a rolled up newspaper and beat him to death.
I was victorious!
Posted by: zannebee at October 29, 2004 10:35 AM
Billy, Thank you for answering all of our questions. I think it's great that you take time out of your busy day for us! :-)
Have a great weekend!
Karen
Posted by: Karen at October 29, 2004 11:34 AM
http://www.festiveflavors.com/dave.htm
check it out. Irving Plaza. Link Courtesy of DN.
and Caffeinated Sue
Posted by: ylais at October 29, 2004 01:01 PM
YES!!! I was just thinking over the last several days that David Bowie would be an EXCELLENT Camp Freddy guest....ok Billy, hook it up for LA! :) lol
Posted by: Abby at October 29, 2004 02:08 PM
More Pics at:
http://www.cardboardvampyres.net/gallery/
Posted by: ylais at October 29, 2004 02:26 PM
Lisa, Lisa, Lisa, I am not too old to be wearing bunny slippers. They are a fashion must have. You should hear the comments I get when wearing a "ahem" sexy nighty and bunny slippers. Well ok it's mostly "you're weird" but that's still a comment. ;b
Scared my postman the other day with them. Don't think he was expecting fluffy white bunny slippers to be staring up at him when he knocked on the door. ;) He also have me the "you're weird" look.
Love the cartoon though heh ;)
lots of love,
tina
Posted by: tina at October 30, 2004 05:45 AM
Billy, thanks for taking the time to answer some of the questions. Very nice of you.
Oh, excuse the typo above, have should be gave. ;b
Posted by: tina at October 30, 2004 05:46 AM
So cool that you answered all those question--and very informative! And Tina, it is quite an honor to receive the "you're weird" look, it's been a while since I have...Last time was in Pittsburgh, I was standing outside of a punk/goth store waiting for my friends and I was wearing a huge spiked collar and I had bright blonde hair then...Those were the days...
Posted by: Julia at October 30, 2004 07:00 AM
i happened to get the "you're weird" look yesterday when i went to starbucks in a feathered funeral hat, and, yes, it made me feel wonderful.
Posted by: acacia at October 30, 2004 07:39 AM