7. Script of Velvet Goldmine
"This was so much fun to film, not that my role was very big- I played bass
in this band which sounded like a cross between The Sweey and Suzi Quatro.
I leave the speaking to Brian."
Brian: "It was a really mad film to make, just a bunch of glammed up
lunatics running around London in outrageous clothes and wigs. I love all
the music from that time- well, not 'Tiger Feet', obviously, but Mark Bolan is
great. I don't care what the critics think- I think it's a really beautiful film.
Too many people thought it'd be an authorised history of glam rock, and
that's why they were disappointed."
8. Abba Book
"I admit that my Abba obsession is a bit out of hand, but they were the best.
I don't think we could ever cover them though- their songs are just
untouchable. They're one of the few bands that could ever make a decent
film- Brian, what was it called?"
Brian: [excitedly] "It had a simple title- Abba the Movie. It
was fantastic, all about this Australian radio DJ who spent the whole film
trying to track down Abba for an interview. The best thing about it is that it
features all these Australia soap actors. Actually, it did have some annoying
moments- the DJ spends the whole film making excuses for not getting an
interview- "Hi, I'm in Perth. Nearly got them this time...""
9. Oscar Wilde Book
"He just makes me laugh- this is a great book to dip into if you're in need of a
quick blast of wit. [Picks out an epigram at random] 'Wickedness is
a myth invented by good people to account for the curious attractiveness of
others.' Oops- maybe that wasn't one of his better ones. But to be honest it
doesn't get read nearly as much as the Abba book."
10. Cd Selection
"There are just some of my favourite listens. I love the William S Burroughs
CD- his voice is amazing. people are surprised we like things like Blondie.
They shouldn't be- Placebo are definately a pop group."
Brian: "Hang on, a couple of those look a bit fimiliar. You stole them off
me, you bastard! Return them to me!"
Stefan: "No, they're mine! Fuck off!"