October 26, 2007
What is your idea of perfect happiness?
A full house at the Roisin Dubh all changing “Go Simp Go!!!” in raptured unison.
Which historical figure do you most identify with?
Caligula...except I don’t have any of the power so I can’t actually fulfil any aspects of my terrible nature.
Which living person do you most admire?
The old old lady I see from my window everyday walking up the hill. It takes her about 40 mins and she looks tired, tired, but she’s there every day gettin’ on with it. I’m considering bringing her out a cup of soup but I don’t wanna seem push. I’d like to be her friend tho’.
Which is the trait you most deplore in yourself?
Inability to come up with witty and informative answers in questionnaires.
What is your greatest extravagance?
Eating out in cafes/restaurants too often.
What is your favourite journey?
The journey of life? (cringe...)
On what occasion do you lie?
When I do questionnaires.
Which living person do you most despise?
Mother always said that if you can’t say anything nice, etc...
What or who is the greatest love of your life?
I’ll say my girlfriend to keep things smooth on the home front.
When and where were you happiest?
I believe that happiness is simply ‘not being unhappy’ at any given moment. To wish for anything more is risky business indeed. So right now I’m not unhappy...so I’m happiest.
Which talent would you most like to have?
I played a show recently and someone thought I was doing ventriloquism on stage...if felt good to be though of as a master ventriloquist.
What is your current state of mind?
Dozy/sleepy.
What do you consider your greatest achievement?
Hah-hah-hah-hah- stayin’alive, stayin’ alive... hah-hah-hah-hah- stayin’aliiiiiiive.
If you were to die and come back as a person of thing, what do you think it would be?
A well loved dog.
What is your most treasured possession?
Old Jedson electric guitar I bought for 20 in a Holloway Road market. Nothing sounds like it.
What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery?
Any misery is horrible and low. Just even looking at the word ‘misery’ is making me shiver. I think I’ll quickly move on to next question thanks...
What is your favourite occupation?
I’ve always fancied being a librarian. Chicks love a good geeky librarian too I’ll bet.
What is the quality you most like in a man?
Big guns.
What is the quality you most like in a woman?
Big buns.
Who are your favourite writers?
Jeffrey Eugenides, James Ellroy, Sean O Casey.
What is your motto?
“Earth calling Awesome...come in Awesome”
Simple Kid plays Strange Brew at the Roisin Dubh on Thursday Novemeber 1. Tickets are available from the Roisin Dubh, Zhivago, and Redlight Records.
Kernan Andrews, Galway Advertiser