AFENet Interview - Interviews with Fans of Gary Numan

Volume 1 - Prior to 27th July 1996

Your name: Richard M. Lawton

Your age: 29

How old were you when you became a fan?: 13

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music?: In my father's TR7.

Have you ever tried to look like Gary?: Yes

What is your favourite Numan album?: Dance and Warriors

What is your favourite Numan song?: The Iceman Comes

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist?: Bowie

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan?: Isolation

How many other Numan fans do you know (offline)?: 0

What has been your greatest achievement in life?: As yet to be realized.

What has been your greatest failure in life?: None

What is your favourite TV program?: Simpsons

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music?: Awakened

If you could change one thing in the world, what would it be?: End of violence.

How many times have you seen Gary live?: 0

Do you have a Gary Numan related tatoo?: No

Does Gary's disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you?: No

How can we get the word out about Gary?: U.S. promo tour

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it?: Absolutely

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album?: Fury

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl?: No

What track do you wish Gary had released as a single?:

Could Gary benefit from a producer that respected and understood his style?: Yes

Why are we all such fanatical fans?: Isolation

Are you a musician?: No

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at?: I hope he has.

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with?:


Your name: Lisa Macari

Your age: 21

How old were you when you became a fan?: 6

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music?: At home on Top of the Pops.

Have you ever tried to look like Gary?: No

What is your favourite Numan album?: Sacrifice

What is your favourite Numan song?: We Take Mystery (To Bed)

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist?: Depeche Mode, Kraftwerk, OMD, A-Ha, Killing Joke.

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan?: Not being able to see Gary promote his new releases like "A Question of Faith" on tv.

How many other Numan fans do you know (offline)?: Several

What has been your greatest achievement in life?: Getting Married.

What has been your greatest failure in life?: Not going to Wembley in 1981!

What is your favourite TV program?: Fantasy Football

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music?: I was blown away by it.

If you could change one thing in the world, what would it be?: No idea.

How many times have you seen Gary live?: Over 20 times.

Do you have a Gary Numan related tatoo?:

Does Gary's disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you?: No

How can we get the word out about Gary?: We can only do our best. It is up to Gary to sign to a major record company. If he stays with Numa Records he will never get more publicity that he has in the past 10 years. To be honest, Numa Records is a joke and Gary will admit this.

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it?: It couldn't be any worse than that embarassing "Techo Army" release so probably, yes!

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album?: Yes, Dance was my worst album for many years but Machine & Soul probably is now!

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl?:

What track do you wish Gary had released as a single?: My World Storm instead of Heart.

Could Gary benefit from a producer that respected and understood his style?: Probably but after hearing "Prophecy" I think he's gong in the right direction.

Why are we all such fanatical fans?: Because Gary is a one off-there is no other like him. Fans must remember though that everything he has done has NOT been good! I can't stand fans that praise everything! e.g. "Emotion" was a great single.....heard that before?!!!

Are you a musician?: No

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at?: If it wasn't for the re-release of Cars in '87 and earlier this year I think Gary's career could have ended in the late 80's!

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with?: Dave Gahan from Depeche Mode.


Your name: Andre

Your age: 20

How old were you when you became a fan?: 14

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music?: Bedroom

Have you ever tried to look like Gary?: Yes

What is your favourite Numan album?: Replicas

What is your favourite Numan song?: Are 'Friends' Electric?

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist?: Cocteau Twins

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan?: Too much darkness.

How many other Numan fans do you know (offline)?: 1

What has been your greatest achievement in life?: Birth

What has been your greatest failure in life?: Most everything else.

What is your favourite TV program?: Any Star Trek.

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music?: Coming home

If you could change one thing in the world, what would it be?: More peace less crap.

How many times have you seen Gary live?: 0-That really sucks.

Do you have a Gary Numan related tatoo?: No

Does Gary's disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you?: Yes

How can we get the word out about Gary?:

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it?: Sure

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album?: Sacrifice

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl?: Yes

What track do you wish Gary had released as a single?:

Could Gary benefit from a producer that respected and understood his style?:

Why are we all such fanatical fans?: His unique style.

Are you a musician?: No

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at?: Dunno

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with?: Liz Fraser


Your name: Michael Stembridge

Your age: 26

How old were you when you became a fan?: 11

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music?: South Carolina

Have you ever tried to look like Gary?: Yes

What is your favourite Numan album?: Replicas

What is your favourite Numan song?: Metal, Down in the Park, Listen to the Sirens.

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist?: A Flock of Seagulls, Early Christian Death, Dead Kennedys, Sisters.

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan?: Never seeing a show.

How many other Numan fans do you know (offline)?: 5

What has been your greatest achievement in life?: Going to college.

What has been your greatest failure in life?: Getting arrested as a teenager for counts of thievery.

What is your favourite TV program?: Hmmm...Beavis & Butthead!!

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music?: Connected...I couldn't understand the words too well then but I understood his music.

If you could change one thing in the world, what would it be?: I would make life easier with everybody without any repercussions.

How many times have you seen Gary live?: 0

Do you have a Gary Numan related tatoo?: No

Does Gary's disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you?: No

How can we get the word out about Gary?: MTV (Fat chance-though).

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it?: Maybe

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album?: I honestly don't think I've listened to every one released to make that call.

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl?: Yes

What track do you wish Gary had released as a single?: N/a

Could Gary benefit from a producer that respected and understood his style?: I would hope that he does.

Why are we all such fanatical fans?: I do not think of myself as a fanatic. I just like this person's music more than that of other artists.

Are you a musician?: Yes

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at?: I would hope he continues playing Cars as long as he wants to-its his career after all...

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with?: Kate Bush


Your name: Ian Short

Your age: 30

How old were you when you became a fan?: 16

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music?: 16

Have you ever tried to look like Gary?: No

What is your favourite Numan album?: Replicas

What is your favourite Numan song?: Are 'Friends' Electric?

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist?: Kraftwerk

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan?: Not popular in N.A.

How many other Numan fans do you know (offline)?: 2

What has been your greatest achievement in life?: PhD in Astronomy 1995.

What has been your greatest failure in life?: I can't tell you

What is your favourite TV program?: Star Trek TNG.

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music?: Sense of mystery.

If you could change one thing in the world, what would it be?: Thoroughly educate people in science and critical reasoning.

How many times have you seen Gary live?: 0

Do you have a Gary Numan related tatoo?: No

Does Gary's disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you?: no

How can we get the word out about Gary?: Request radio station air-play.

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it?: No

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album?: Metal Fury

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl?: No

What track do you wish Gary had released as a single?:

Could Gary benefit from a producer that respected and understood his style?: Yes!

Why are we all such fanatical fans?: There are very few rock musicians with a unique personal vision.

Are you a musician?: No

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at?: Soon-I hope.

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with?: Lene Lovitch


Your name: Mr. P J Smith

Your age: 18

How old were you when you became a fan?: 10

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music?: At home when I was 5 and my brother had his music on full blast.

Have you ever tried to look like Gary?: Yes

What is your favourite Numan album?:

What is your favourite Numan song?: Friends Electric

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist?: Oasis but my brother loves Gary Numan.

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan?:

How many other Numan fans do you know (offline)?: 1200

What has been your greatest achievement in life?: Nothing

What has been your greatest failure in life?: Women

What is your favourite TV program?: The Outer Limits

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music?: Brilliant!

If you could change one thing in the world, what would it be?: My disability and to meet Gary.

How many times have you seen Gary live?: Never-but I would love to.

Do you have a Gary Numan related tatoo?: No

Does Gary's disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you?:

How can we get the word out about Gary?: Write to him!

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it?: Yes-why not me and him are pals.

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album?: Live albums

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl?:

What track do you wish Gary had released as a single?: Friends Electric

Could Gary benefit from a producer that respected and understood his style?: No

Why are we all such fanatical fans?:

Are you a musician?: No

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at?: Well he has an album coming out soon-for more info e-mail me.

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with?: Oasis


Your name: Denis Bassom

Your age: 26

How old were you when you became a fan?: 21

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music?: Unknown

Have you ever tried to look like Gary?: No

What is your favourite Numan album?: Sacrifice

What is your favourite Numan song?: Berserker

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist?: Sisters of Mercy

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan?: His existence not advertised.

How many other Numan fans do you know (offline)?: 4

What has been your greatest achievement in life?: Going Motor Racing.

What has been your greatest failure in life?: Getting a girlfriend.

What is your favourite TV program?: Forever Night

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music?: Impressed

If you could change one thing in the world, what would it be?: Nothing-what's wrong with it?

How many times have you seen Gary live?: 3

Do you have a Gary Numan related tatoo?: No

Does Gary's disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you?: No

How can we get the word out about Gary?: Advertising

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it?: Depends if it was any good.

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album?: Automatic-if that counts.

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl?: No

What track do you wish Gary had released as a single?: Just about any recent track other than what was released recently.

Could Gary benefit from a producer that respected and understood his style?: Probably-why not try?

Why are we all such fanatical fans?: Still hoping that the success of the first few albums can be regained.

Are you a musician?: Yes

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at?: He can either do what he's good at-or what will sell.

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with?: No-one, Particularly not any women.


Your name: Frank Macari

Your age: 26

How old were you when you became a fan?: 9

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music?: 9

Have you ever tried to look like Gary?: No

What is your favourite Numan album?: Sacrifice

What is your favourite Numan song?: We Take Mystery (To Bed)

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist?: Depeche Mode

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan?: Not being able to purchase his records in many stores.

How many other Numan fans do you know (offline)?: Over 100

What has been your greatest achievement in life?: No idea.

What has been your greatest failure in life?: Not being able to pick up a chick last night after the Nottingham gig.

What is your favourite TV program?: Fantasy Football League

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music?: Overwhelmed

If you could change one thing in the world, what would it be?: Radio 1 would not control the charts.

How many times have you seen Gary live?: over 75.

Do you have a Gary Numan related tatoo?: No

Does Gary's disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you?: No

How can we get the word out about Gary?: Get him signed to a MAJOR record label.

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it?: Obviously!

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album?: Warriors

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl?: Yes

What track do you wish Gary had released as a single?: Metal

Could Gary benefit from a producer that respected and understood his style?: Maybe

Why are we all such fanatical fans?: I've no idea....I can't get out though!

Are you a musician?: No

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at?: Gary will never get out from under the "Cars" shadow!

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with?: Depeche Mode


Your name: Phil Lindsay

Your age: 22

How old were you when you became a fan?: 14

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music?: 14

Have you ever tried to look like Gary?: No

What is your favourite Numan album?: Strange Charm

What is your favourite Numan song?: GOD ONLY KNOWS

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist?: Red Hot Chilis

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan?: Derision

How many other Numan fans do you know (offline)?: 0-zero

What has been your greatest achievement in life?: Private Pilot

What has been your greatest failure in life?: Losing my PPL.

What is your favourite TV program?: Twin Peaks

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music?:

If you could change one thing in the world, what would it be?: I'd want my PPL back.

How many times have you seen Gary live?: 13

Do you have a Gary Numan related tatoo?: No

Does Gary's disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you?: No

How can we get the word out about Gary?: Word of mouth.

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it?: Don't ask stupid questions.

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album?: Machine and Soul

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl?: No

What track do you wish Gary had released as a single?: God Only Knows

Could Gary benefit from a producer that respected and understood his style?: Yes

Why are we all such fanatical fans?: Just the nature of the beast.

Are you a musician?: yes

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at?: March 1996 hopefully.

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with?: Mission


Your name: Rebekah Teague

Your age: 20

How old were you when you became a fan?: 15

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music?: When I first heard Gary Numan I was at my friend Kerri's house. We were looking for the Dead Kennedys on the Urgh! A Music War Video.

Have you ever tried to look like Gary?: Yes

What is your favourite Numan album?: Replicas

What is your favourite Numan song?: Me!, I Disconnect From You, I, Assassin & Down in the Park.

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist?: Crass

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan?: Fabulous clothes like his aren't easily accessible. I just can't have the same style. Also, the other fans are squares.

How many other Numan fans do you know (offline)?: 1

What has been your greatest achievement in life?: My greatest achievement is my attainment of complete mastery. I was a minor celebrity at 13.

What has been your greatest failure in life?: ?

What is your favourite TV program?: Mr. Bean

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music?: Holy gazoly & look at that automatic grimace-what class. What an ass. So this is a Machman.

If you could change one thing in the world, what would it be?: Gary Numan would teach me to fly.

How many times have you seen Gary live?: 0

Do you have a Gary Numan related tatoo?: No

Does Gary's disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you?: No

How can we get the word out about Gary?: Why? So a bunch of shitbirds can feign a deeper understanding.

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it?: I wouldn't just buy it, I'd steal it.

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album?: They all stink.

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl?: Yes

What track do you wish Gary had released as a single?: Who needs singles. Well-big a little a.

Could Gary benefit from a producer that respected and understood his style?: Of course-or he could do it himself.

Why are we all such fanatical fans?: Fans are good to Gary because they can appreciate quality and at a good price.

Are you a musician?: Yes

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at?: How should I know. Who says he's not doing what he's good at.

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with?: Gary Numan should do a duet with a pipe band. Mine will be in Glasgow next summer for the world championships if he's interested.


Your name: Eileen Smith

Your age: 32 (sshhh)

How old were you when you became a fan?: 16..so long ago...

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music?: At home-on a show called "In Concert."

Have you ever tried to look like Gary?: Yes

What is your favourite Numan album?: Telekon

What is your favourite Numan song?: Down in the Park

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist?: Led Zepplin-Bowie

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan?: No access for years-not hearing him-tours etc.

How many other Numan fans do you know (offline)?: 20

What has been your greatest achievement in life?: My growth-relationship-spiritually.

What has been your greatest failure in life?: Starting things late-too busy listening to Gary when I should have been getting things done :)

What is your favourite TV program?: Star Trek-all of them.

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music?: Entranced-changed me-helped bring me down paths that make me who I am today.

If you could change one thing in the world, what would it be?: Fufillment in all areas of my life.

How many times have you seen Gary live?: once: his I, Assassin tour.

Do you have a Gary Numan related tatoo?: No

Does Gary's disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you?: No

How can we get the word out about Gary?: He needs a new agent!

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it?: No

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album?: Outland

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl?: No

What track do you wish Gary had released as a single?:

Could Gary benefit from a producer that respected and understood his style?: YES!

Why are we all such fanatical fans?: His music speaks to us and he has great charisma

Are you a musician?: No

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at?: He's looking for a way back in-I can't blame him.

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with?: Peter Gabriel


Your name: Brian Winchester

Your age: 21

How old were you when you became a fan?: 20

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music?: In a 6 year old body-I heard "Cars".

Have you ever tried to look like Gary?: Yes

What is your favourite Numan album?: Living Ornaments

What is your favourite Numan song?: War Games

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist?: Quotes from "The Road Warrior" the movie.

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan?: The alien abductions and godhood delusions that come with being a fan.

How many other Numan fans do you know (offline)?: Trillions upon trillions-once we get rid of death

What has been your greatest achievement in life?: My thoughts-I guess.

What has been your greatest failure in life?: My thoughts-I guess.

What is your favourite TV program?: "Dukes of Hazzard" and "Galaxy Express 999"

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music?: Like a Numan.

If you could change one thing in the world, what would it be?: I don't know what there is in the world!

How many times have you seen Gary live?: URGH-A Music War

Do you have a Gary Numan related tatoo?: No

Does Gary's disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you?: No

How can we get the word out about Gary?: Telekon symbols everywhere.

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it?: HELL YES

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album?: He didn't make those.

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl?: No

What track do you wish Gary had released as a single?: This House is Cold

Could Gary benefit from a producer that respected and understood his style?: Only if that person was the real-immortal centurion warrior that God punished with immortality.

Why are we all such fanatical fans?: There are enless ways to interpret the lyrics, and-all those two-way-reverse-backwards messages on the albums. There is that hope that death won't take us.

Are you a musician?: No

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at?:

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with?:


Your name: Ben Iglar

Your age: 28

How old were you when you became a fan?: 12

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music?: My brother's bedroom

Have you ever tried to look like Gary?: Yes

What is your favourite Numan album?: Telekon

What is your favourite Numan song?: The Joy Circuit

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist?: Ultravox

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan?: Hard to collect

How many other Numan fans do you know (offline)?: zero

What has been your greatest achievement in life?: getting into grad school

What has been your greatest failure in life?: retreating from grad school

What is your favourite TV program?: Star Trek-Voyager

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music?: transcendent

If you could change one thing in the world, what would it be?: make our governments truly democratic

How many times have you seen Gary live?: Once

Do you have a Gary Numan related tatoo?: No

Does Gary's disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you?: No

How can we get the word out about Gary?: Play him for friends

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it?: Yes, but I'd be sad

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album?: Machine and Soul

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl?: Yes

What track do you wish Gary had released as a single?: The Skin Game

Could Gary benefit from a producer that respected and understood his style?: ?

Why are we all such fanatical fans?: his lyrics speak our feelings

Are you a musician?: No

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at?:

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with?:


Your name: Inge Erling Tesdal

Your age: 24

How old were you when you became a fan?: 16

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music?: In my bedroom

Have you ever tried to look like Gary?: No

What is your favourite Numan album?: Telekon

What is your favourite Numan song?: Complex

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist?: Autechre-Orbital

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan?: See next question

How many other Numan fans do you know (offline)?: None

What has been your greatest achievement in life?:

What has been your greatest failure in life?:

What is your favourite TV program?:

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music?: Interested

If you could change one thing in the world, what would it be?:

How many times have you seen Gary live?: None

Do you have a Gary Numan related tatoo?: No

Does Gary's disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you?: No

How can we get the word out about Gary?: By playing the music

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it?: I'd give it a listen

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album?: New Anger

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl?: Yes

What track do you wish Gary had released as a single?: Now It's my Brother's Time

Could Gary benefit from a producer that respected and understood his style?: Probably

Why are we all such fanatical fans?: We all believe in beauty and we are all very melancholic. We are happy and sad at the same time listening to Numans music

Are you a musician?: Yes

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at?:

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with?:


Your name: Matthew Roberts

Your age: 26

How old were you when you became a fan?: 9

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music?: Watching TV

Have you ever tried to look like Gary?: Yes

What is your favourite Numan album?: Sacrifice

What is your favourite Numan song?: Hunger

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist?: Spear of Destiny

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan?: None

How many other Numan fans do you know (offline)?: 3

What has been your greatest achievement in life?: Studying for degree in Physics

What has been your greatest failure in life?: Not doing it sooner

What is your favourite TV program?: Due South

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music?: That's what I've been waiting for

If you could change one thing in the world, what would it be?: The Human Race

How many times have you seen Gary live?: 62 or 63-I lost track

Do you have a Gary Numan related tatoo?: No

Does Gary's disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you?: No

How can we get the word out about Gary?: Strap people to chairs & force them to listen to the music-otherwise you tell me.

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it?: Yes but I might not like it

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album?: Machine & Soul

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl?: Yes

What track do you wish Gary had released as a single?: My World Storm

Could Gary benefit from a producer that respected and understood his style?: In some ways

Why are we all such fanatical fans?: That's a deep question & the answer might be unpleasant

Are you a musician?: No

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at?:

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with?:


Your name: Oscar

Your age: 39

How old were you when you became a fan?: 21

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music?: Girlfriends house

Have you ever tried to look like Gary?: No

What is your favourite Numan album?: The Pleasure Principle

What is your favourite Numan song?: I Die: You Die

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist?: PIL

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan?: Living in Sweden

How many other Numan fans do you know (offline)?: none

What has been your greatest achievement in life?: Human

What has been your greatest failure in life?: None

What is your favourite TV program?: Only fools & horses

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music?: Curious. Wanted more instantly.

If you could change one thing in the world, what would it be?: Greed

How many times have you seen Gary live?: Zero

Do you have a Gary Numan related tatoo?: No

Does Gary's disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you?: No

How can we get the word out about Gary?: You bet I tried in this alienated part of the world.

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it?: No no no

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album?: Outland

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl?: No

What track do you wish Gary had released as a single?:

Could Gary benefit from a producer that respected and understood his style?: Maybe

Why are we all such fanatical fans?: Cause the man and his music are has an exceptional blend

Are you a musician?: No

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at?:

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with?:


Your name: John Paloy

Your age: 27

How old were you when you became a fan?: 12

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music?: 11

Have you ever tried to look like Gary?: Yes

What is your favourite Numan album?: Dance

What is your favourite Numan song?: This is New Love

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist?: Brian Eno

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan?: Always having to hear the question, "Didn't he do Cars?"

How many other Numan fans do you know (offline)?: 2

What has been your greatest achievement in life?: Having meaningful employment

What has been your greatest failure in life?: Not being able to use my musical skills as much as I would like.

What is your favourite TV program?: Star Trek-TNG

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music?: Puzzled. Later-intrigued

If you could change one thing in the world, what would it be?: Eliminate racism

How many times have you seen Gary live?: 0-"If Muhammad can't go to the mountain, then Muhammad must bring the moutain to him....

Do you have a Gary Numan related tatoo?: No

Does Gary's disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you?: No

How can we get the word out about Gary?: The real question is-do we really want to-or are we all happy having our little "la costa notra?"-Actually-the net-along with heavy pressure on major record labels may work.

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it?: Of course. I might laugh myself silly and call it a crock-but I'd buy it. You would too.

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album?: The Skin Mechanic. Totally unispired rehash. Next would be Machine and Soul. the strongest thing about it ws it's title.

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl?: No

What track do you wish Gary had released as a single?: My Breathing

Could Gary benefit from a producer that respected and understood his style?: I think so!

Why are we all such fanatical fans?: Because we recognize the difference between true talent (although sometimes lost) and average top 40 trash.

Are you a musician?: Yes

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at?: When we demand it. (See Dark Light)

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with?: Brian Eno. William Orbit


Your name: Andy Flatman

Your age: 31

How old were you when you became a fan?: 15

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music?: Friends House

Have you ever tried to look like Gary?: No

What is your favourite Numan album?: Dance

What is your favourite Numan song?: Too Many!

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist?: Deacon Blue

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan?: Lack of Radio play

How many other Numan fans do you know (offline)?: 5

What has been your greatest achievement in life?: Owning a house

What has been your greatest failure in life?: Not travelling World

What is your favourite TV program?: Eastenders

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music?: Wow!

If you could change one thing in the world, what would it be?: End to Wars

How many times have you seen Gary live?: 15

Do you have a Gary Numan related tatoo?: No

Does Gary's disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you?: No

How can we get the word out about Gary?: Internet helps

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it?: Yes

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album?: Machine and Soul

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl?: No

What track do you wish Gary had released as a single?: Films

Could Gary benefit from a producer that respected and understood his style?: Yes

Why are we all such fanatical fans?: Don't know

Are you a musician?: Yes


Your name: Kevin Fisher

Your age: 17

How old were you when you became a fan?: 16

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music?: 6

Have you ever tried to look like Gary?: No

What is your favourite Numan album?: Dream Corrosion or Replicas

What is your favourite Numan song?: My Breathing

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist?: David Bowie

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan?: Tough to get CDs

How many other Numan fans do you know (offline)?: 5

What has been your greatest achievement in life?: Class President

What has been your greatest failure in life?: Trying to go to England to see a Numan show. Couldn't get enough money.

What is your favourite TV program?: The Tick

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music?: Amazed

If you could change one thing in the world, what would it be?: Ignorance

How many times have you seen Gary live?: None

Do you have a Gary Numan related tatoo?: No

Does Gary's disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you?: No

How can we get the word out about Gary?: More radio airplay

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it?: Probably

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album?: Yes

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl?: Yes

What track do you wish Gary had released as a single?: Shame

Could Gary benefit from a producer that respected and understood his style?: Maybe

Why are we all such fanatical fans?: Because

Are you a musician?: No


Your name: Marcus Irwin

Your age: 27

How old were you when you became a fan?: 10

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music?: In front of TV

Have you ever tried to look like Gary?: Yes

What is your favourite Numan album?: Sacrifice & Pleasure P

What is your favourite Numan song?: M.E., FILMS, METAL

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist?: COCTEAU TWINS

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan?: Numan ANOROKS

How many other Numan fans do you know (offline)?: Far too many

What has been your greatest achievement in life?: Being this lovely

What has been your greatest failure in life?: Wrong LOTTO numbers

What is your favourite TV program?: Fantasy football

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music?: WOW cold sound man

If you could change one thing in the world, what would it be?:Roseanne Barr

How many times have you seen Gary live?: oooh in the 20s now

Do you have a Gary Numan related tatoo?: No

Does Gary's disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you?: No

How can we get the word out about Gary?: We cant

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it?: Na keep synthing gaz

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album?: Radio Heart crap

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl?: No

What track do you wish Gary had released as a single?: M.E.

Could Gary benefit from a producer that respected and understood his style?: Nope

Why are we all such fanatical fans?: He grows with ya

Are you a musician?: No


Your Name : Mark

Your Age : 29

How old were you when you became a fan ? : about 13

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music ? : Watching TOTP on tv at home

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? : No

What is your favourite Numan album : Tubeway Army

What is your favourite Numan song : Joe the Waiter

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist : David Sylvian

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan : Nothing

How many other Numan fans do you know (offline) ? : None

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? : Being spiritually happy and content

What has been your greatest failure in life ? : Not being born as good looking as Tom Cruise

What is your favourite TV Program ? : Cheers

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music ? : Brilliant+---+music with a difference!

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be ? : I would get God to may-be work full time rather than part time

How many times have you seen Gary live ? : About 10 or So

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo ? : No

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you ? : No

How can we get the word out about Gary ? : I think a listener should come across the music causually----they wouldproberly compare the newer tracks to the older stuff and may-be realise that this bloke has for sure come a long way since Cars----that might be just enough to make someone want to investigate what Numan is up to today

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it ? : why not-I like C&W

Do you have a least favorite Gary Numan album? : Sacrifice

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl ? : No

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single ? : No answer

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style ? : Yes

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? : We are sad

Are you a musician ? : Yes

What question would you like to add to this interview ? : Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with ?


Your Name : Gary

Your Age : 33

How old were you when you became a fan ? : 15

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music ? : Pub in London

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? : Yes

What is your favourite Numan album : Telekon, Tubeway Army

What is your favourite Numan song : Joy Circuit

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist : Dammed, Tim Dry Tik

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan : Naive Numan Fans

How many other Numan fans do you know (offline) ? : Thousands

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? : Numan Principle Fanzine

What has been your greatest failure in life ? : Numan Principle 1st Issue

What is your favourite TV Program ? : Ride

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music ? : Curious

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be ? : Some area's of Beryl and Tony Webbs Involvement with Gary's Career.

How many times have you seen Gary live ? : 100's of times, lost count!

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo ? : No

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you ? : No

How can we get the word out about Gary ? : Buy his records

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it ? : If it was listenable

Do you have a least favorite Gary Numan album? : No

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl ? : Yes

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single ? : On Broadway

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style ? : Yes

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? : We're Not are we ?

Are you a musician ? : Yes

What question would you like to add to this interview ? : When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at ?


Your Name : Andy Mckenzie

Your Age : 25

How old were you when you became a fan ? : 20

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music ? : at home

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? : No

What is your favourite Numan album : Replicas

What is your favourite Numan song : We are Glass, Every day I die (live), Child with the ghost, I don't believe

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist : P Gabriel, Jesus Jones, Genesis and George Thorogood

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan : I feel like I am the only one, but now I know a few.

How many other Numan fans do you know (offline) ? : 3

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? : Keeping a job these days

What has been your greatest failure in life ? : None

What is your favourite TV Program ? : Seinfield

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music ? : I felt I had to buy some of this guys C.D's

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be ? : Nothing

How many times have you seen Gary live ? : None, but after the premier tour about 7. It's gonna be awesome!

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo ? : No

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you ? : No

How can we get the word out about Gary ? : Play his music on the radio

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it ? : You bet

Do you have a least favorite Gary Numan album? : Strange Charm, Automatic.

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl ? : No

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single ? : The Hunter, Devious

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style ? : Maybe

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? : I don't even know why I am but I am glad I am

Are you a musician ? : No

What question would you like to add to this interview ? : No answer


Your Name : Sean Caszatt

Your Age : 28

How old were you when you became a fan ? : 11

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music ? : In my bedroom

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? : No

What is your favourite Numan album : Sacrifice (Extended Mixes)

What is your favourite Numan song : Absolution or M.E. (I can't decide)

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist : Kiss (Don't Laugh)

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan : Being criticised for listening to fag music by the unwashed

How many other Numan fans do you know (offline) ? : 1

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? : Waking up this morning. I've got a lot of things left to do.

What has been your greatest failure in life ? : Not going away to college when I had the chance to

What is your favourite TV Program ? : X Files

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music ? : Energised

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be ? : Rid the world of prejudice

How many times have you seen Gary live ? : Zero, I missed two chances to when I was younger. I wasn't allowed to go.

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo ? : No

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you ? : No

How can we get the word out about Gary ? : We're doing all we can I think. The Internet is a great place to start something. I think we have.

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it ? : Sure, I'd give it a shot

Do you have a least favorite Gary Numan album? : I have albums that I listen to less than others, but I don't dislike any of them.

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl ? : No

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single ? : In the U.S.A, Absolution

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style ? : I think Gary does a great job on his own.

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? : Because we're insane...and love every minute of it.

Are you a musician ? : No

What question would you like to add to this interview ? : Don't have one really.


Your Name : Tom Gorham

Your Age : 29

How old were you when you became a fan ? : 12

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