AFENet Interview - Interviews with Fans of Gary Numan

Volume 12 - 30th November 2000 - 23 April 2001

Your Name : warren

Your Age : 33

How old were you when you became a fan : 12

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music : the lounge

Have you ever tried to look like Gary : no

What is your favourite Numan album : telekon

What is your favourite Numan song : aircrash bureau

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist : kraftwerk

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan : some of those dodgy albums, images and artwork

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life : too early to tell

What has been your greatest failure in life : lack of ambition

What is your favourite TV Program : second sight

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

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be : nothing, it is what it is

How many times have you seen Gary live : 5

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 : it's up to him

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 : all between berserker and pure are suspect

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

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

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style : he just did with pure

Why are we all such fanatical fans : we don't like to see a good guy go down in flames

Are you a musician : sort of

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at : he only did it once himself

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with : no one - remember Leo Sayer - bad idea


Your Name : nick

Your Age : 27

How old were you when you became a fan : 13

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music : at home I think listening to afe

Have you ever tried to look like Gary : no (to old now)

What is your favourite Numan album : pure-replica's close second

What is your favourite Numan song : metal films listen to my voice rip etc etc etc!!!

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist : none

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan : there isn't a worst aspect, what a stupid fuckin question!!

How many other Numan fans do you know (offline) : 12

What has been your greatest achievement in life : being alive still

What has been your greatest failure in life : not qualifying as a stamp collector!!!!!!!!!!!

What is your favourite TV Program : x-files

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

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be : to heavy man

How many times have you seen Gary live : 22

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo : yes (exile logo on my knob)

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you : nope

How can we get the word out about Gary : eagle have fucked up numans chance in the Uki however the US etc seem to love him thats where his sales lie.

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

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album : machine & soul , outland, sacrifice, warriors

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

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single : can;t decide so many to choose from

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style : not now maybe a decade ago, he's sorted now and a better musician than we give him credit for

Why are we all such fanatical fans : obvious isn't it?

Are you a musician : yes sound engineer / programmer

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at : sorry when is beggars gonna stop milking it? people like arman van heldon should be shot !!

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with : no one


Your Name : ruzzer

Your Age : 34

How old were you when you became a fan : 12

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

Have you ever tried to look like Gary : no

What is your favourite Numan album : replicas

What is your favourite Numan song : we have a technical

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist : beck,nirvana,depeche,etc

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan : no probs

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life : learning to tie my shoelaces

What has been your greatest failure in life :

What is your favourite TV Program : stargate sg1

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music : he da man

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be : too deep

How many times have you seen Gary live : 10

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo : yes

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you : no

How can we get the word out about Gary : not bothered

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 most wish Gary had released as a single : crash

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

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 : when beggars says so

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


Your Name : David Larmour

Your Age : 37

How old were you when you became a fan : 15

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music : School bus home--'Are Friends' blew me away!

Have you ever tried to look like Gary : Not cool enough

What is your favourite Numan album : Pleasure Principle/Replicas/Pure

What is your favourite Numan song : Love Needs No Disguise

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist : Killing Joke (Later Stuff)/Ministry/Ultravox

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan : Embaressed silences when you mention him. Plus my wife hates his voice.

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life : Earning a living from selling music CDs--beat that for a job!

What has been your greatest failure in life : Not going to the Dublin gig.

What is your favourite TV Program : Simpsons

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music : Totally over-awed--so different to anything else in 79--or ever for that matter.

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be : Serious thing--animal cruelty abolished. Frivilous thing--huge Numan comeback with string of number one albums and singles worldwide.

How many times have you seen Gary live : 1

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo : No

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you : Not at all. It's just great to see him writing about something other than the 'career struggle.'

How can we get the word out about Gary : Play 'Pure' to everyone you know. If they don't like it, never speak to them again.

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it : Probably give it a shot anyway. I suggest calling it 'Machine And Cowpoke'.

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album : Warriors--only liked one track--sorry.

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl : I organise CD/Record Fairs, so bloody right I do!

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single : Remind Me To Smile

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style : Maybe 10 years ago, but he's sorted now.

Why are we all such fanatical fans : Gary's obvious sincerity (no bullshit) plus respect for his fans. And we've grown up with him, haven't we?

Are you a musician : Sell it, don't make it

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at : Bollocks--the rehashes weren't up to him.

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with : Prodigy would be interesting. Maybe NIN.


Your Name : graham farley

Your Age : 31

How old were you when you became a fan : 12

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music : can't remember think in my bedroom on radio

Have you ever tried to look like Gary : yes

What is your favourite Numan album : pure-exile close second

What is your favourite Numan song : absolution listen to my vioce to many to list

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist : prodigy coldplay nin m manson

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan : ignorant pricks who say things like "is he still going thought cars was the only track he did" that really f**s me off

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life : still being on this planet

What has been your greatest failure in life : not gonna be around long enough to see the many wonders our galaxy still has to offer!!

What is your favourite TV Program : x-files

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music : can't remember

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be : violence,homelessness poverty (thats three things then!!)

How many times have you seen Gary live : 13

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo : no (not yet)

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you : nope and those that are make me puke who the hell do they think they are preaching to the masses

How can we get the word out about Gary : in britain we've done all we can Eagle have basically fucked up any chance of a come back.

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

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album : sacrifice machine and soul

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl : no

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

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style : using a producer (with the exception of sulphur) would strip away the numan sound doesn't matter how much a producer respects or understands his style it just wouldn't work

Why are we all such fanatical fans : cos of the music obviously and the fact were we and gary ridiculed (no longer mind you)

Are you a musician : yes percussion synths,programming

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at : hang on its not gary rehashing cars people like Armand Van Heldon Beggars Banquet

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with : Garbage/Madonna/trent reznor


Your Name : steve coe

Your Age : 35

How old were you when you became a fan : 14

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music : in the garden

Have you ever tried to look like Gary : no

What is your favourite Numan album : pure, sacrifice, berserker,iassassin,telekon, rplcs

What is your favourite Numan song : absolution [extended]

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist : u2 / psb/ d.mode/moby/fsol/t dream/

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan : not knowing what peoples reactions will be.

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life : my new born baby

What has been your greatest failure in life : not studying hard enough at school

What is your favourite TV Program : the x- files

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music : i felt like i had just been slapped

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be : the way people treat each other

How many times have you seen Gary live : 5

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo : not yet

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you : not really, after all its only fiction

How can we get the word out about Gary : thats down to eagle on how much they want to invest &what returns they expect.

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it : not sure?

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album : machine & soul

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl : no [ but only because of the unavalability ].

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single : absolution [new version]/ i wonder.

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style : yes, but then if your getting air play you dont need the expensive producer.

Why are we all such fanatical fans : probably because gary came along at a very influencial time in our lives.

Are you a musician : i wish i was.

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at : cars is a victim of its own sucssess,gary is the victim of cars.

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with : bono/moby/elton john.


Your Name : RedZoo

Your Age : 19

How old were you when you became a fan : 18

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music : In my nappies, in the living room.

Have you ever tried to look like Gary : Nope.

What is your favourite Numan album : Replicas.

What is your favourite Numan song : Down In The Park (prepares to be strung up).

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

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan : Not knowing anybody else who likes him.

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life : Trying to play the synth.

What has been your greatest failure in life : Trying to play the synth.

What is your favourite TV Program : None. Does Teletext count?

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music : Where have you been all my life?

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be : I'd be able to play the synth.

How many times have you seen Gary live : 1

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo : Nope.

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you : Nah.

How can we get the word out about Gary : Laser his face into the Moon.

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

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album : Not yet.

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl : Of course.

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single : Not sure. Haven't been a fan for nearly as long as most, so I'm not qualified to comment. I wasn't born when he made it big the first time round.

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style : Well, yes.

Why are we all such fanatical fans : Because there's nobody else quite like him.

Are you a musician : Attempted. Well, failing. Not professionally or anything.

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at : When people stop insisting on rerecording or sampling it.

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with : Martin Gore. Don't ask, you'd freak out if you knew my reasons.


Your Name : nick dignan

Your Age : 29

How old were you when you became a fan : 13

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music : brother bought AFE loved him eversince

Have you ever tried to look like Gary : yes

What is your favourite Numan album : pure replicas plpl telekon exile

What is your favourite Numan song : noise noise

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist : nin coldplay too many to list

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan : constant piss taking from people who just don't appreciate how good his music really is.

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life : landing a bloody well paid job

What has been your greatest failure in life : not travelling the world (yet)

What is your favourite TV Program : eastenders

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

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be : the violence in this world, people in general being ugly to each other

How many times have you seen Gary live : 8

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo : no but wan't one

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you : not at all after all this country promotes freedom of speach

How can we get the word out about Gary : more radio play and tv work and to sack that prick at nme (noel gardner) who reviewed pure recently

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

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 most wish Gary had released as a single : noise noise i'm an agent

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style : problem is not many producers understand his unique style

Why are we all such fanatical fans : cos he's so different from anything in the world and is also so loyal to his fans

Are you a musician : yes (keyboards0

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at : ITS NOT GARY ITS OTHER ARTISTS AND ;LABELS THAT SEEM TO LOVE TO REHASH THE BLOODY THING

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


Your Name : Jo

Your Age : 40

How old were you when you became a fan : 18

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music : In my front room watching TOTP's

Have you ever tried to look like Gary : No

What is your favourite Numan album : Telekon

What is your favourite Numan song : My Shadow in Vain

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist : Prince or whatever

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan : Being associated with the other window lickers

How many other Numan fans do you know (offline) : 10

What has been your greatest achievement in life : Having a baby

What has been your greatest failure in life : Staying in a dead marriage

What is your favourite TV Program : E.R.

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 : Fighting/No more wars

How many times have you seen Gary live : 35+

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 : More charity stuff (Comic Releif etc)

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 : No

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

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 : No a Record Company with more dosh

Why are we all such fanatical fans : Because he is unique

Are you a musician : No

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at : Never - it's what he does

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with : Certainly not Leo Sayer again - don't know maybe Daft Punk could feature him


Your Name : Steve Jones

Your Age : 36

How old were you when you became a fan : 15

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music : At home - Old Grey Whistle Test

Have you ever tried to look like Gary : Yes

What is your favourite Numan album : Telekon

What is your favourite Numan song : I couldn't pick, there are so many

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist : I like other artists, but I wouldn't put them in the same category as NUMAN

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan : Too few of us and too widespread

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life : Good health

What has been your greatest failure in life : Not meeting Gary ( yet )

What is your favourite TV Program : Sky Sports

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 : Stop people all over the world trying to kick the shit out of each other

How many times have you seen Gary live : Loads

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo : No

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you : No, I'm an atheist

How can we get the word out about Gary : I don't think we can now, there are too many thick shits out there

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it : Yes, I probably wouldn't like it, but I'd buy it

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

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

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

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style : You tell Gary that

Why are we all such fanatical fans : Because we're loyal

Are you a musician : I play the one eyed trombone from time to time

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

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


Your Name : Marc Linekar

Your Age : 35

How old were you when you became a fan : 13

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music : In a caravan in Bewdley (it was raining)

Have you ever tried to look like Gary : Yes

What is your favourite Numan album : Telekon

What is your favourite Numan song : I dream of wires

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist : REM

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan : Not enough in the media

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life : My daughter

What has been your greatest failure in life : Never regret anything

What is your favourite TV Program : Outer Limits

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music : A strange feeling inside

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be : I'd be a millionaire

How many times have you seen Gary live : Alot

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 : Too difficult

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 : Outland

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

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single : My Jesus

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

Why are we all such fanatical fans : Its the music i guess

Are you a musician : No

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

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



Your Name : Vinny Mainolfi

Your Age : 29

How old were you when you became a fan : 8

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music : At home watching TV

Have you ever tried to look like Gary : YES! NOW. I have his hair colour (natural) and style.

What is your favourite Numan album : Don't have one. I love them all!

What is your favourite Numan song : Down in the Park

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist : Human League

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan : There isn't one!

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life : Living up to the age of 29!

What has been your greatest failure in life : Not winning a Gary Numan competition way back in 1980!

What is your favourite TV Program : The Royale Family

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music : Very scared and VERY excited at the same time!

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be : I would put Gary Numan at the top where he deserves to be :)

How many times have you seen Gary live : 0

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo : No

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you : No! Not at all. I respect him for what he has to say.

How can we get the word out about Gary : Request playings on radio stations of Gary's New/Old hits

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

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album : No. I love them all : )

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl : Yes, but no Numan stuff. I have only really JUST comeback to the Numan scene.

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single : I don't need a single if I have the albums!

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style : Yes and No. His music is 100% as it is!

Why are we all such fanatical fans : Cos Gary is alive, fresh, cool, and REAL.

Are you a musician : No.

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

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with : NO ONE!


Your Name : garycee

Your Age : 33

How old were you when you became a fan : 11

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music : in my bedroom with radio on

Have you ever tried to look like Gary : yes but years ago...about 1983

What is your favourite Numan album : replicas and pure

What is your favourite Numan song : down in the park....please push no more

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist : depeche mode

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan : being slagged off for no reason

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life : playing in a band in front of 1000s

What has been your greatest failure in life : none(yet!)

What is your favourite TV Program : scooby doo/vic n bob/beavis n butthead

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 : an end to racism and bigotry

How many times have you seen Gary live : 100s

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo : yes 2...exile and tubeway army face

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you : not at all...i agree totally

How can we get the word out about Gary : things like this help

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it : if it was good yes...but i doubt it!

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album : strange charm and metal rythm

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

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single : time to die/please push no more

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style : yes someone like trent reznor

Why are we all such fanatical fans : why not...im sure there are worse than us lot

Are you a musician : not classed as one but i have synths

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

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with : nine inch nails or depeche mode


Your Name : le grand corbeau

Your Age : 37

How old were you when you became a fan : 15

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music : watching the old grey whistle test

Have you ever tried to look like Gary : so many many times

What is your favourite Numan album : exile and dance

What is your favourite Numan song : exile

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist : leonard cohen,gabriel,stranglers,paul haig,bjork,etc,etc

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan : nothing now i used to hate it when every body was in to him, sorry gary

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life : my second wife and my three kids

What has been your greatest failure in life : my first wife and child

What is your favourite TV Program : at the moment i can only watch 35 channels of german tv, but when i am back in the uk anything

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music : my first wife was the big fan i must have got something good from her

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be : why have men got nipples

How many times have you seen Gary live : 6 or 7 times

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo : no just the grand corbeau with my kids names on

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you : these matters are up to each to sort out

How can we get the word out about Gary : i donot think the word is needed he is doing okay at the moment

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 : warriors

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl : in germany you can still get hold of alot of numan on vinyl

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

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style : thats not for us to say is it

Why are we all such fanatical fans : hes one in a millon

Are you a musician : no

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at : if its a bread and butter song then he should issue twice a year and he should do a left hand drive modle as well

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


Your Name : Raven Wolfseer

Your Age : 29

How old were you when you became a fan : 9

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music : in my room in Middleton Cheney , England

Have you ever tried to look like Gary : no

What is your favourite Numan album : 'Warriors' tied with 'Dawn'

What is your favourite Numan song : A Question of Faith

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist : Suzanne Vega

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan : There isn't any

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life : My little girl

What has been your greatest failure in life : not being all that could

What is your favourite TV Program : Doctor Who

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

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be : nothing... if the world wasn't the way that it is then things wouldn't be the way that they are

How many times have you seen Gary live : 1

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo : not yet

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you : HELL NO!!!!!

How can we get the word out about Gary : just spread the word any way you can

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it : maybe who knows till I hear it

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album : haven't heard all of them yet don't know

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

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single : all of them

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style : I DON'T know and if you were any kind of fan you wouldn't have put this question in here

Why are we all such fanatical fans : because we love how his music makes us feel

Are you a musician : I try

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at : I DON"T CARE.......... HIS MUSIC IS GREAT

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with : Anyone with the guts or skill to play with him



Your Name : Ten 446

Your Age : 33 going on 34

How old were you when you became a fan : sweet, pure 11

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music : My brother bought AFE. I played it constantly in our attic (says a lot!)

Have you ever tried to look like Gary : once, tried the eyeliner, didnt work, parents skitts out!! thought I was gay!

What is your favourite Numan album : Telekon/Dance

What is your favourite Numan song : noise noise

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist : david sylvian

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan : abuse - went to V96 and got abuse from a lot of people!

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life : staying in my job while I send this!!

What has been your greatest failure in life : not working very hard

What is your favourite TV Program : Graham Norton

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music : excited, thrilled, intrigued

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be : make murder legal!

How many times have you seen Gary live : 15+

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo : no chance. someone out there has a berserker leg tattoo, big blue thing!!

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you : nope, my christian wife may though?

How can we get the word out about Gary : its out there and its happening, the press coverage he's getting is excellent!

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it : nope, i bought Machine & Soul, one bad albums enough!

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album : as above

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

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single : none

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style : wouldnt work, gary would sack him after 2 weeks.

Why are we all such fanatical fans : we all like to be different, gary is different and we all proudly stand by him

Are you a musician : i play a triangle with moderate ease

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at : VH1 was the start. he has finally stopped!

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with : Sylvian, Prince, Michael Jackson (only kidding)


Your Name : MUFF

Your Age : 34

How old were you when you became a fan : 13

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music : AT SCHOOL

Have you ever tried to look like Gary : SADLY

What is your favourite Numan album : EXILE

What is your favourite Numan song : ARE FRIENDS ELECTRIC/ REPLICAS

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist : ISN"T THERE A SAD LACK OF TALENT NOWADAYS

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan : NONE

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life : TO HAVE A SON ( WHOM I WILL BRAINWASH)

What has been your greatest failure in life : SEX

What is your favourite TV Program : TELLY IS SHITE

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

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be : THE WORLD

How many times have you seen Gary live : 20+

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo : I DO HAVE TATTOOS SADLY BUT NO NUMAN STUFF

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you : NOT AT ALL .HE"S RIGHT(I BELIEVE)

How can we get the word out about Gary : PEOPLE LISTEN , PEOPLE ENJOY.

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it : SERIOUSLY CAN YOU IMAGINE THIS !.?

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album : YES OUTLAND WAS CRAP!!

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

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

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

Why are we all such fanatical fans : NUMAN MUSIC IS DIFFERENT.WHOLESOME.PURE

Are you a musician : NO BUT I USED TO MIME A GOOD RIFT

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at : PROBABLY NEVER.SADLY

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with : JON FOXX.( IF HE"S STILL ALIVE)



Your Name : ANTHONY JACOBSON

Your Age : 20-2-63

How old were you when you became a fan : 17

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music : IN OKLAHOMA CITY, HAVING ONE OF MY FIRST GAY SEX LISTENING TO REPLICAS.

Have you ever tried to look like Gary : YES, FROM ABOUT 1980-1982

What is your favourite Numan album : TELECON AND PURE

What is your favourite Numan song : MY JESUS, I DREAM OF WIRES, ...

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist : JAPAN,JBK, NIN, BECK,FOO FIGHTERS, COCTEAU TWINS,ETC.

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan : NO ONE UNDERSTANDS

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life : MOVING TO SPAIN...

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 : HORNY BUT NOT BECAUSE OF THE MUSIC...THEN DIFFERENT

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be : INFORCE NON SMOKERS RIGHTS IN SPAIN ;->

How many times have you seen Gary live : 0

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo : NO

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you : NOT SURE, PROBABLY NOT, IT'S PERSONAL

How can we get the word out about Gary : COME TO SPAIN

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it : NO, BUT HE COULD TRY TO BE A BIT MORE ECLECTIC PERHAPS AND NOT JUST TRY TO JUMP ON THE NIN, BECK, M MANSON, ETC. BANDWAGON,

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album : WELL I SORT OF LOST TOUCH AFTER DANCE BUT THAT'S BECAUSE IT SOUNDED LIKE A CHEAP VERSION OF JAPAN (SOME TUNES WERE OK) AND ESPECIALLY BECAUSE HIS LOOK WAS SO UN COOL ON THAT ALBUM . WOO THOSE AWFUL WHITE SHOES, AND THAT PRETENSIOUS HAT AND BROACH. NOT COOL THEN AND NOW.

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl : NO

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

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style : PERHAPS,

Why are we all such fanatical fans : FOR ME IT'S NOSTALGIA

Are you a musician : I TOOK 4 YEARS OF PIANO WHEN I WAS A KID, BUT THAT'S IT

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at : GOD I KNOW , I MEAN LET OTHER PEOPLE DO A COVER OF IT , PLAY IT LIKE IT WAS.

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with : DAVID BOWIE, THE CREATURES, BYORK, LIZ FRAISER, RICK OCASAK OF THE CARS, SMASHING PUMKINS, BECK,NIN,DEVO, BRIAN ENO, JBK,MASIVE ATTACK, LORIE ANDERSON,ETC


Your Name : pete

Your Age : 34

How old were you when you became a fan : 13

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music : school

Have you ever tried to look like Gary : yes

What is your favourite Numan album : pure

What is your favourite Numan song : pure

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist : stone temple pilots

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan : neck ache

How many other Numan fans do you know (offline) : 50+

What has been your greatest achievement in life : not dribbling when i eat

What has been your greatest failure in life : not being able to breathe under water

What is your favourite TV Program : dont watch it mutch

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music : late for lessons

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be : the smell of garlic

How many times have you seen Gary live : 50+

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo : yes

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you : no

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 : yep

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album : yep

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl : no

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

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style : dont know enough about it

Why are we all such fanatical fans : coz its in the blood not the head

Are you a musician : no

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

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


Your Name : George Grant

Your Age : 34

How old were you when you became a fan : 12

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music : My cousin`s living room watching TOTP.

Have you ever tried to look like Gary : Yes.

What is your favourite Numan album : Telekon.

What is your favourite Numan song : Remind Me To Smile.

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

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan : It got me beat up at school.

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life : Saving someones life.

What has been your greatest failure in life : Never going to Art college.

What is your favourite TV Program : Doctor Who.

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music : It made me shiver (in a good way).

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be : Make everyone nice people.

How many times have you seen Gary live : 8

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo : No I dont have any tattoos.

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you : No not at all.

How can we get the word out about Gary : Tribute gigs/discos/web sites/talk.

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it : Yes but I`d probably only like the vocals.

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

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl : If I can.

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single : Remind Me To Smile.

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style : No, he wouldnt be able to expand his new ideas as well

Why are we all such fanatical fans : He is so dedicated, we feed on it and give it back

Are you a musician : Yes.

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at : It`s his song he can do it whenever HE wants to!

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with : Andy McLuskey.


Your Name : sassy

Your Age : 34

How old were you when you became a fan : 11

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music : watchin top of the pops

Have you ever tried to look like Gary : all the time then

What is your favourite Numan album : all ace

What is your favourite Numan song : cry the clock said

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist : varied

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan : he never came to my wedding

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life : my kids

What has been your greatest failure in life : getting married

What is your favourite TV Program : tv sucks

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

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be : world destruction

How many times have you seen Gary live : 9

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo : no tattoos

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you : no thats his opinion it doesn't change mine

How can we get the word out about Gary : you dont need to the people who matter will always b there

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it : he will aalways sound like him whatever the style

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album : no

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl : sadly no turntable

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single : what he hasn't released on single l have on long player so it doesn't matter

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style : if he had problems with his producer he was grown up enough to get a new onen up enough to get

Why are we all such fanatical fans : thats life kid

Are you a musician : piano sort of

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at : when life is ready for him

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with : whoever it works wiith


Your Name : Trebor Egavas

Your Age : not quite 37

How old were you when you became a fan : not very

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music : in front of the TV watching a jeans advert (Lee Cooper)

Have you ever tried to look like Gary : No, but he has tried to look like me

What is your favourite Numan album : in order: Telekon / Replicas / Dance / Pleasure Principle / Tubeway Army / Machine & Soul / Pure / Berserker

What is your favourite Numan song : I sing Rain

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist : Westzone / Boyzlife

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan : Having to dye my hair every day and then having to have it surgically replaced

How many other Numan fans do you know (offline) : None, he stopped counting as a fan after Dance. (Hi Old Git)

What has been your greatest achievement in life : not dying yet

What has been your greatest failure in life : Finding a cure for all the worlds problems and then losing it behind the fridge

What is your favourite TV Program : Simpsons / Blackadder / X Files / Black books

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music : like I wanted to rush out and buy many many pairs of jeans

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be : My underpants

How many times have you seen Gary live : Only once, the other times he didn't move so I can't be sure

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo : No

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you : Sweet Mary and Joeseph does he not believe ?. No. Oh well

How can we get the word out about Gary : Get tatoos all over

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it : Id probably buy it even if it was a recording of his nail varnish drying

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album : The one that my dog chewed

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

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

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

Why are we all such fanatical fans : some people need their heroes

Are you a musician : and some !

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

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with : Adrian Laurie. Up and coming Cornish act !


Your Name : Adrian (old git) Laurie

Your Age : 37

How old were you when you became a fan : 15

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music : Walton on Thames, just before are friends electric going to number 1

Have you ever tried to look like Gary : Yes, sadly

What is your favourite Numan album : Telekon

What is your favourite Numan song : I Die You Die

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist : Midge Ure/Ultravox.

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan : Having the piss taken when i was in school.

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life : Having two kids.

What has been your greatest failure in life : Looking like gary numan

What is your favourite TV Program : X-Files/Star Trek Voyager ( Check out 7 of 9)

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music : can't remember so long ago

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be : Never thought of it

How many times have you seen Gary live : 5

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo : no

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you : could not care less

How can we get the word out about Gary : Go back recording songs similar to those of the early 80's

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 : All since Dance

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl : Ha, what's vinal!!!!

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single : I Dream of wires

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

Why are we all such fanatical fans : Because we are all mad

Are you a musician : no, but I know someone who tries (hello Rob)

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at : Still go back to the early 80's

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


Your Name : David Baillie

Your Age : 34

How old were you when you became a fan : 12

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music : Outside Art class in school

Have you ever tried to look like Gary : Of course, hasn't everyone?

What is your favourite Numan album : Replicas, Telekon Dance.

What is your favourite Numan song : I Dream of wires/ We are Glass

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist : Faith no More, John Foxx, Pearl Jam, Kraftwerk, Neil Young.

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan : People Saying "Is he still alive?"

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life : Fathering 2 great kids/ losing my virginity in the back of a Morris Marina on top of a baby seat.

What has been your greatest failure in life : According to my father, not being great at soccer "like him" (apparently)

What is your favourite TV Program : Music shows, football shows, documentaries, comedy.

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music : I thought, Great, what a refreshing change from all the Punk Pish that was going on at the time.

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be : Having to WORK for money.

How many times have you seen Gary live : 65+

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo : Yes

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you : NO

How can we get the word out about Gary : People are blinkered, you have to have it inside.

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

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album : Not really.

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

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single : Remind Me To Smile

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style : Nothing To Lose

Why are we all such fanatical fans : Because, we have grew with each witheach other and have great respect for each other, its not JUST about Gary.

Are you a musician : Yes

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

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with : John Foxx...


Your Name : j.martin

Your Age : 33yrs.

How old were you when you became a fan : 13yrs.!

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music : in my living room,watching URGH!A MUSIC WAR!(H.B.O.!)down in the park was featured on it!the best song in the whole documentary!!!!!!!

Have you ever tried to look like Gary : I guess so,he inspired me to dye my hair blond(which i imeadiately washed off!!lol.)and if it wasn't for him,i wouldn't have worn eyeliner in high school!cool trend back then!

What is your favourite Numan album : TELEKON!

What is your favourite Numan song : hard to say!i would go with:metal,slow car to china!

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist : pink floyd

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan : i live in the usa!which doesn't give him the credit he deserve's!

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life : becoming a responsible person.

What has been your greatest failure in life : being arrested.

What is your favourite TV Program : david lynch's ''TWIN PEAK'S''(late 80's early 90's)

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music : a sense of freedom.very good inside!it's hard for me to express my-self sometime's.

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be : hunger,disease

How many times have you seen Gary live : o!!!!!!

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo : no,i wish!

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you : hell no!

How can we get the word out about Gary : i think a very good way is reqesting him on every radio station there is!(haven't heard anything on radio since car's!)very sad!

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it : why not?sure!

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album : none!!!!!

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl : no

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single : slow car to china i haven't seen.

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style : hard question,i don't know!

Why are we all such fanatical fans : because gary numan is a god in my eye's!there has never been anyone like him!and never will be!

Are you a musician : no.

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at : i don't understand this ?

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


Your Name : M.E.

Your Age : 39

How old were you when you became a fan : 19

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music : my friends VW

Have you ever tried to look like Gary : yes

What is your favourite Numan album : Pleasure Principle

What is your favourite Numan song : Conversation

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist : Black Sabbath

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan : The publics lack of knowledge of Gary Numan

How many other Numan fans do you know (offline) : 8

What has been your greatest achievement in life : my business

What has been your greatest failure in life : self destruction in my youth

What is your favourite TV Program : nature programs

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music : sad but happy

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be : no hate

How many times have you seen Gary live : 1

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo : no tattoos

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you : no

How can we get the word out about Gary : tv radio keep playing his music at work

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it : probably but I dont think he would do that

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album : no

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl : no

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

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

Why are we all such fanatical fans : I feel his music

Are you a musician : played some drumms and guitar

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at : I like Tubway Army toTelekon need to buy more

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with : I like Gary by him self just fine


Your Name : Rob Savage

Your Age : 36

How old were you when you became a fan : 15

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

Have you ever tried to look like Gary : yes. without trying to be obvious

What is your favourite Numan album : Telekon

What is your favourite Numan song : slowcar to china

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist : tears for fears

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan : my age

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life : getting married

What has been your greatest failure in life : being made redundant

What is your favourite TV Program : friends

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

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be : seasons

How many times have you seen Gary live : 10

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo : no

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you : nope

How can we get the word out about Gary : sing

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 : sacrifice

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl : no

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single : The Machman

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

Why are we all such fanatical fans : nothing else out there

Are you a musician : sort of

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at : when people stop asking for it

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with : Tears for Fears


Your Name : justin

Your Age : 28

How old were you when you became a fan : 19

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

Have you ever tried to look like Gary : no

What is your favourite Numan album : exile or telekon, it's really a draw

What is your favourite Numan song : a child with the ghost

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist : peter gabriel ( pre "so")/ nine inch nails / bjork

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan : no one knows who i am taking about aside from the "cars" stigma

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life : haven't got there yet

What has been your greatest failure in life : not making the "A" ball tryouts

What is your favourite TV Program : rarely watch television

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music : thrilled. i really connected with the whole athmosphere of his sound

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

How many times have you seen Gary live : none

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo : no

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you : as for fans, didn't really think he had one, can't hold it against someone if their a timid by nature, as for god, i'm not very relegious, and i think it's healthy to question things, especially on such an unsubstantiated, large scale

How can we get the word out about Gary : bombard vh1 ( america ) with e- mails demanding a behind the the music, they repeat those damn things so many times, a few people are bound to gain interest

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 : strange charm

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl : no

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

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style : i thought gary produced his own music

Why are we all such fanatical fans : because the music is that good

Are you a musician : a very bad one

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at : gary doesn't rehash cars, B.B. keeps whoring that track

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with : no one, i think he works best alone


Your Name : gary l

Your Age : 36

How old were you when you became a fan : 15

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music : at home,top of the pops

Have you ever tried to look like Gary : yes and did it well.

What is your favourite Numan album : telekon

What is your favourite Numan song : 99% of them!!!!!!!!

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist : to many to say"bowie/dep,mode

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan : we get more piss taking than him!

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life : my children louise and racheal

What has been your greatest failure in life : not seeing numan live- will be feb 14th 2001

What is your favourite TV Program : country ways

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music : ALIVE with a WOW this is fantastic.

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be : all the fighting and poverty

How many times have you seen Gary live : o

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo : will be soon

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you : no my thoughts are my own as are his.

How can we get the word out about Gary : we dont have to its out.

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it : not a chance.

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album : machine and soul.

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl : only second hand.

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single : dark sunday.

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style : not really he does fine left alone.

Why are we all such fanatical fans : because we feel the way his songs sound.

Are you a musician : no

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at : well if theres a call for it do it.

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with : john fox/kate bush


Your Name : Mark

Your Age : 28

How old were you when you became a fan : 8

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music : In a clothing shop in Preston.U.K and I heard Cars,I bugged my mum to go and buy it

Have you ever tried to look like Gary : No

What is your favourite Numan album : Sacrifice ,with Pure a close 2nd

What is your favourite Numan song : A question of faith with My dying machine a close second

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist : Cocteau Twins,Kate Bush,Kraftwerk,Nine inch nails,Smashing Pumpkins

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan : Well,in England people still take the mickey and yet these haven' t heard anything of his since the end of the 80's so it annoys me that they call him without listening to his new stuff

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life : Writing music for a play that someone wrote and being paid for it

What has been your greatest failure in life : Losing the ony person I' ve ever loved

What is your favourite TV Program : Keeping up appearences

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music : Well,I was only about 8,I just remember thinking I like that,it' s catchy,it sound different to everything else on the radio

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be : Peoples narrow mindedness

How many times have you seen Gary live : twice,bear in ind I lived in South Africa from age of 9 to 26

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo : No

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you : No,we are all free to think what we like,each to their own

How can we get the word out about Gary : Well,I used to work at a petrol station and everyday Id bring Gary Numan to work,You' d be amazed at how many people asked about it and couldn' t beleive he was still going.Advertising the new stuff at work,with your mates anywhere u can.

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 : Machine and Soul - although I love The Skin Game

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

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single : The Angel Wars

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style : Possibly,but he has a unique production style so perhaps this route would lose that aspect

Why are we all such fanatical fans : Because he' s so underated and ignored that it' s the only way to be.

Are you a musician : Yes

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at : Gary doesn' t rehash Cars,Beggars Banquet do

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


Your Name : Tim Bell

Your Age : 34

How old were you when you became a fan : 13

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music : watching the "old grey whistle test"

Have you ever tried to look like Gary : not really,but ive been told i have the "stare"

What is your favourite Numan album : "the pleasure principle"

What is your favourite Numan song : Films

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist : bryan adams

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan : just mentioning him ,the ridicule is still there today....its so sad!

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life : my 2 boys.

What has been your greatest failure in life : university.

What is your favourite TV Program : six million dollar man{sci-fi ch on sky digital} brilliant!

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music : god this is it....something new and powerfull.

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be : third world suffering!

How many times have you seen Gary live : about 35/40.

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo : not yet!..watch this space!

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you : not at all....!

How can we get the word out about Gary : the internet is garys best communication ever!

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it : erm....as long as gary doesnt start line dancing!

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album : machine and soul!

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl : yes now and then.

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single : my breathing!"

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style : yes.

Why are we all such fanatical fans : because he is still making brilliant music 20 years on,gary is enigmatic and and welcome in my record collection for years to come.

Are you a musician : i dabbble with software based music.and have owned a few analogue synthesisers in the past.

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at : cars was good,still is.it made gary who he is today!not that he would agree with me!

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with : depeche mode.


Your Name : Darren Boyce

Your Age : 30

How old were you when you became a fan : 15

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music : an air show in kent

Have you ever tried to look like Gary : yes

What is your favourite Numan album : pure

What is your favourite Numan song :

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist : eminem at moment

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan : being asked gary who?didnt he sing cars?

How many other Numan fans do you know (offline) : 8

What has been your greatest achievement in life : my children

What has been your greatest failure in life : none

What is your favourite TV Program : stargate sg-1

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music : excited by how different it was

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be : hunger

How many times have you seen Gary live : 5

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo : no

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you : not at all, we all have our opinions

How can we get the word out about Gary : by getting a top 10 hit

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 : yes, the plan

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl : no

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

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style : yes,but then dont they all

Why are we all such fanatical fans : pure respect for the man,never die attitude

Are you a musician : i play keyboards a bit,but no pro

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at : if you read,you would know its beggars foing it

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with : tina turner would be ok


Your Name : David Wainwright

Your Age : 36

How old were you when you became a fan : 15

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

Have you ever tried to look like Gary : If that means shaving my hair out to look balder, wearing make-up, having a red stripe in my hair, walking arounf Leeds on a Saturday dinnertime dressed like Mad Max - then yes I have!

What is your favourite Numan album : The Sacrifice/Exile/Pure trilogy - The Man found himself again.

What is your favourite Numan song : We Are Glass. Not long after it came out I was doing my Numan dance to this at a party, and managed to slap a girl in the face. We're still married today.

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist : In (roughly) historical order - Bay City Rollers, Slade, Blondie, Pink Floyd, Joy Division, Cure, David Bowie, Depeche Mode, early Human League, early Simple Minds, Kraftwerk, The Creatures, The Mission, The Sisters Of Mercy, Fields Of The Nephilim (where is that comeback album?), The God Machine, Bjork, NIN, Marilyn Manson, Fear Factory etc...

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan : People will not look beyond the image.

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life : Following my instinct, not convention

What has been your greatest failure in life : Never learning to play a musical instrument

What is your favourite TV Program : Buffy / Angel

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

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be : the mainstream would become the alternative, the alternative the mainstream

How many times have you seen Gary live : several

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo : I plan to get the Tubeway Army face on my arm

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you : No. I'm pretty much with Gary on this one.

How can we get the word out about Gary : Get his music on more magazine cover disks, more exposure with MP3 on the internet, free sampler CD's containing snippets from each track on the album, a single with a good video - I'd love to see a video with a fetish theme - that should get requested a lot on channels such a MTV2. Finally, Gary should accept that he's good at what he does and stop apologising for himself.

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

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

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl : very rarely

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single : Remind Me To Smile - when Gary's career needed some momentum he released This Wreckage - not one for the casual buyer.

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

Why are we all such fanatical fans : How do you define love - you cannot say. How many of us got a tingle when Cars came on with the Carling advert ?

Are you a musician : if only...

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at : I think this question is a bit out of date now.

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with : Marilyn or Trent - the sort of market Gary should now go for.



Your Name : Zoe Bays

Your Age : 26

How old were you when you became a fan : 22

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music : Watching TV - (Carling Premier ad)

Have you ever tried to look like Gary : It's my everyday appearence

What is your favourite Numan album : 'Exile'

What is your favourite Numan song : 'Pure'

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist : R.E.M. or U2

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan : Constant renditions of 'Cars' everywhere I go and men wanting to sleep with me just because I 'look like Gary Numan' - WEIRD!!!

How many other Numan fans do you know (offline) : 3 or 4

What has been your greatest achievement in life : Nothing memorable to date

What has been your greatest failure in life : See above!

What is your favourite TV Program : American Gothic

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 : My bank balance - a few extra zeros couldn't hurt!

How many times have you seen Gary live : 4

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo : Yes

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you : Nope - should it?

How can we get the word out about Gary : I've already brain-washed everyone at work by playing his records constantly - seems to work!

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it : I'd have to hear it first, but if I actually liked it, I probably would

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album : Machine and soul or The fury

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl : Most of my music is on vinyl - I can't get attached to the whole CD thang

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single : Metal beat - great lyrics!

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

Why are we all such fanatical fans : I'm convinced there are hidden subliminal messages in all his songs!

Are you a musician : Ask me that again in about six months... where was I... A, C...

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at : When he's good and ready - alright!!!

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with : Cradle of Filth - I think it would be very interesting visually AND musically!


Your Name : TONY2000

Your Age : 33

How old were you when you became a fan : 12

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music : AT HOME SICK IN BED

Have you ever tried to look like Gary : A LITTLE

What is your favourite Numan album : REPLICAS

What is your favourite Numan song : HARD TO CHOOSE SO MANY GOOD ONES BUT PROBABLY HAS TO BE TRACKS OR IT MUST HAVE BEEN YEARS

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist : PRINCE

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan : GEEK FACTOR

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life : BEING A PROUD FATHER TO 3 BOYS WHO LIKE NUMAN (AND THERE ONLY 7 5 & 3

What has been your greatest failure in life : MARRYING MY EX WIFE WHAT A BITCH !!

What is your favourite TV Program : TIME GENTLEMEN PLEASE

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music : FREAKED IT FELT INSTANTLY RIGHT FOR ME

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be : MY LACK OF MUSICAL ABILITIES

How many times have you seen Gary live : 14

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 : KILL ALL MUSIC JOURNALISTS WHO DONT LIKE HIM !! AND GIVE HIM HIS OWN TV SHOW

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 : STRANGE CHARM

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl : TES RARE OR PICTURE DISCS ETC

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single : I DREAM OF WIRES

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

Why are we all such fanatical fans : GARY CAME ALONG AT A TIME WHEN THERE WAS NO REAL DIFFERENT POP STARS A PROPER ICON

Are you a musician : SOME SAY NOT

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at : WHY SHOULD HE IT MADE HIM WORLD FAMOUS NEVER FORGET WHAT MADE YOU

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with : MARILYN MANSON OR IGGY POP


Your Name : Somalia Gullette

Your Age : 19

How old were you when you became a fan : 3 or 4

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music : In my livingroom with my older borthers (16 & 8 at the time now 33 & 24)

Have you ever tried to look like Gary : I tried the Berserker-blue-hair & make up thing. Maybe I'll try telekon next!

What is your favourite Numan album : Telekon, Pleasure Principle, Exile

What is your favourite Numan song : Joy Circuit, Down In The Park, Love Needs No Disguise, Dark

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist : Kate Bush, The Cure, Luna Sea, LaCryma Christi, Luna Sea, Gackt, Sade

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan : Everybody only knows the song Cars. Americans are a bunch of dumb fucks

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life : My plot to kill Britney Spears, Christina Aguliera, BSB, 98 degrees,& N'Sync

What has been your greatest failure in life : Not killing them yet

What is your favourite TV Program : TV sucks with Britney Spears, Christina Aguliera, BSB, 98 degrees,& N'Sync everywhere

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music : I started jumping around like an idiot (hey I was 3, I though I was dancing)!

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be : I'd kill Britney Spears, Christina Aguliera, BSB, 98 degrees, & N'Sync

How many times have you seen Gary live : none yet

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo : When I save up my money, I'm gonna get the exile symbol on my right arm

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you : No. I hope someone saves his soul before it's too late!

How can we get the word out about Gary : Good Year Blimp during the Super Bowl, more air play, more tv interviews in the USA

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it : Fuck No. Leave that to his twin, Garth Brooks.

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album : All the ones that suck

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl : I only bought vinyl once because it was $2.99

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single : Why bother, he's gonna re-hash "Cars" anyway.

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style : Couldn't we all

Why are we all such fanatical fans : Because Gary has put a VooDoo spell on all of us

Are you a musician : I tried and failed

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at : He's gonna put out that song from beyond the grave. Cars "2067"

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with : Kate Bush, Sade, or the Cranberries. Not with the Cure though, that would sound like a strange orgasm.


Your Name : Ridley Scott

Your Age : 34

How old were you when you became a fan : 13

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

Have you ever tried to look like Gary : Don't be silly!

What is your favourite Numan album : Dance/Exile/Pure

What is your favourite Numan song : Everyday I Die

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist : Kate Bush, Moby, NIN, The Cure, early Simple Minds (Circa Emppires and Dance) etc, etc

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan : Can't think of one

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life : My son

What has been your greatest failure in life : My marrage

What is your favourite TV Program : The X-Files

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music : This was the first thing that related to me musically. I wanted to cry.

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be : My horrendous ability to keep relationships together

How many times have you seen Gary live : 4

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo : Getting one in the spring

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you : Why should it?

How can we get the word out about Gary : That's in Eagle's court

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

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album : I, Assassin

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl : I prefer vinyl to cd. It has more depth of sound and a more human quality. It's a warmer sound.

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single : I Am An Agent

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

Why are we all such fanatical fans : I'm not

Are you a musician : Sort of. I like to dabble more in the mixing end of things

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

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


Your Name : James Marks

Your Age : 20

How old were you when you became a fan : 18

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music : Here, in my car

Have you ever tried to look like Gary : No.

What is your favourite Numan album : Exile

What is your favourite Numan song : Cars, Premier Mix

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist : Nik Kershaw

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan : Ostracision from peers

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life : I got up to 160 km/h in my Mitsubishi Mirage...

What has been your greatest failure in life : I have a car that doesn't go past 160 km/h....

What is your favourite TV Program : Top Gear

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music : I didn't like it, but it grew on me like a fungus....

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be : The speed limit

How many times have you seen Gary live : 0

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo : No

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you : That's half the reason I listen to him

How can we get the word out about Gary : Airtime, and a few more re-issues of Cars

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it : I thought Exile was pretty Country and Western...

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album : Probably a bad one somewhere, but I haven't heard it yet

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

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single : If it was good, it's already a single

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style : I guess

Why are we all such fanatical fans : Because we feel safest of all in cars, with electric friends on our way down to the park..

Are you a musician : Not at all.

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

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with : Sting (that should be intereSTING....)



Your Name : dave hamilton

Your Age : 37

How old were you when you became a fan : 15

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music : in my mates house

Have you ever tried to look like Gary : years ago

What is your favourite Numan album : beserker every one really

What is your favourite Numan song : my breathing

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist : somerespect my own band

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan : dont think there is one

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life : producing my own music and re/doing garys music

What has been your greatest failure in life : on the verge of getting arecord deal. band split up

What is your favourite TV Program : rab c nesbet

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music : i used 2 be avery cold person then numan changed it

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be : id like 2 go back 2 19 78/79 iwould have got my record deal

How many times have you seen Gary live : 9 times

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo : yes numan2 the2 going through the numan

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you : noway

How can we get the word out about Gary : more tv more radio play in britain gigs etc

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it : id buy it just 2 keep him in buisness nomoney no gary

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album : dream corrosion live very tinny sound

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl : no

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single : jazzed up version of jo the waiter / u got the look

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style : yeah me people say my musics very numan

Why are we all such fanatical fans : hes the king of synth 19 /78/79.80s numan

Are you a musician : just alittle bit

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at : cars makes him money which he needs 2 do new stuff

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with : me but that wont happen midge ure ultravox omd



Your Name : My name is smith...

Your Age : young enough

How old were you when you became a fan : old enough

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music : within earshot

Have you ever tried to look like Gary : only at customs

What is your favourite Numan album : dance,telekon,p.p.

What is your favourite Numan song : complex, cry the clock said ,metal

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist : depeche mode

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan : being waved alot on hot sunny days/hearing the dreadful church of numan covers

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life : 42

What has been your greatest failure in life : not buying photograph l.p. for 2.99 pounds in oxford st. the day b4 it got withdrawn!

What is your favourite TV Program : numan sings the blues

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music : hungry , it was lunchtime

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be : i'd tell americans about carrier bags with handles(why use potato sacks)

How many times have you seen Gary live : he's been live every time

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo : yes but i keep it under the stairs in a body of mine

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you : i don't believe in sheep so let's blame sheep for everything bad in the world.(sound familiar?))

How can we get the word out about Gary : carrier pigeons or dig a tunnel

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it : yes if he did a duet with dolly parton!

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album : the one with him yodelling on it

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl : why no ,are they mastered better than his low sound volume CDs

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single : you are in my vision/please push no more

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style : martin gore/william orbit/kate bush/trent reznor/mirwais/

Why are we all such fanatical fans : we are not , maybe it's just you!

Are you a musician : yes

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at : yeah, that track r.i.p. sounds exactly like cars...NOT!

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with : his twin-garth brooks/trent R./not m.manson-too obvious


Your Name : a friend called 'five'

Your Age : 32

How old were you when you became a fan : 11

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music : near a radio

Have you ever tried to look like Gary : yes

What is your favourite Numan album : telekon

What is your favourite Numan song : Are 'friends' electric?/complex

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist : depeche mode

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan : people rememering his 80's image

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life : waking up each day!

What has been your greatest failure in life : i didn't invent milk cartons(royalties)

What is your favourite TV Program : Trigger happy tv

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music : in tune with the vibe/this is the musical version of science fiction

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be : the ending

How many times have you seen Gary live : 15

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo : no and I am sure he doesn't either

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you : yes,he seems to be milking that subject to death in his songs

How can we get the word out about Gary : put his face on milk cartons!

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it : yes it would be a hoot! or what about

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album : outland the first bad one and the CD volume is low and tinny

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl : no

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single : scar (the 'in bed with me dinner' tv show live version

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style : yes, and someone to master his cds properly(up that volume please!)

Why are we all such fanatical fans : it goes without saying

Are you a musician : yes

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at : just after gore and bush finish their court cases

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with : david bowie,dave gahan,robbie williams,madonna



Your Name : lee stomper

Your Age : 32

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

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music : school, i think

Have you ever tried to look like Gary : maybe

What is your favourite Numan album : I,assassin/sacrifice

What is your favourite Numan song : the image is/magic

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

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan : Still the piss taking

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life : Son, Jordan . Girlfriend Rachael

What has been your greatest failure in life : The marriage, but let`s not be too bitter.

What is your favourite TV Program : Don`t watch that much T.V. Usually playing guitar

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

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

How many times have you seen Gary live : Not sure now (It`s late!)

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo :

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you :

How can we get the word out about Gary : No Idea.

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it : Probably, I got rid of the vynl years ago (though i still have C.D`s and have put the vynl on C.D.)

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album : Machine & Soul/Automatic.

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

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single : Don`t know, sorry.

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style : Possibly, look at pure.

Why are we all such fanatical fans : Cos he`s the man!

Are you a musician : Yes.

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at : We all ask that, but we all still buy it.

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


Your Name : Sasha

Your Age : 26

How old were you when you became a fan : 20

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music : In front of a TV,watching playboy late night...lol

Have you ever tried to look like Gary : no

What is your favourite Numan album : pleasure principle

What is your favourite Numan song : cars (premier mix),love needs no disguise

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist : Rush

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan : none

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life : life itself

What has been your greatest failure in life : to much to mention

What is your favourite TV Program : none

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music : touched by the great melancholic atmosphere

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be : bring mankind away from religion and back to nature

How many times have you seen Gary live : honestly..??? only ONE fuckin' time ...*g*...but that'll change

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo : no...lol

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you : no...not at all

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 : maybe

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album : Dance

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl : yeah...sometimes,depends on the music

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single : dunno...

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style : just let it as it is !

Why are we all such fanatical fans : cause no one else is !!!!

Are you a musician : i play drums...but i guess i'm not worth to be called a musician

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at : that's what he's good at...."CARS" FOREVER !!!!!!!!

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with : no one....


Your Name : Chris Patmore

Your Age : 35

How old were you when you became a fan : 15

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

Have you ever tried to look like Gary : all the time

What is your favourite Numan album : Dance

What is your favourite Numan song : Child with the ghost

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist : Prince / Tangerine Dream

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

How many other Numan fans do you know (offline) : 10

What has been your greatest achievement in life : getting married

What has been your greatest failure in life :

What is your favourite TV Program : x files

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

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be : redistribution of wealth to poorer nations

How many times have you seen Gary live : once

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo : not likely

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you : no, we live in a free country - he's probalbly right anyway

How can we get the word out about Gary : request slots on radio (Virgin etc)

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it : it would'nt be Mr Webb

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

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

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single : see above

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

Why are we all such fanatical fans : unique talent

Are you a musician : at home

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at : when he gets it perfect

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


Your Name : Henrik Rasmussen

Your Age : 25

How old were you when you became a fan : 18

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music : at the local record shop searching for odd vinyls

Have you ever tried to look like Gary : apart from wearing black clothes,no not really

What is your favourite Numan album : the pleasure principle was a real eye-opener

What is your favourite Numan song : metal

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist : nin,nitzer ebb, front line assembly,and one,howard jones,depeche mode and stuff like that

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan : none worth mentioning

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life : to be the one i want to be

What has been your greatest failure in life : relationships

What is your favourite TV Program : don`t have any in particular

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music : happy- in a sad way......

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be : politics

How many times have you seen Gary live : 2

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo : nope

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you : i dont believe in god

How can we get the word out about Gary : by inviting friends to his concerts. it worked for me

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it : apple-jack in cold synthstyle ?!! yeah why not.....

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album : outland

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl : i certainly do -occasionnally.............

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

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style : trent reznor would be a good choice

Why are we all such fanatical fans : its all about passion & understanding

Are you a musician : a bit

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at : i think that has to be gary´s decision

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


Your Name : Steve Vil

Your Age : 26

How old were you when you became a fan : 13

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

Have you ever tried to look like Gary : Yes, several times, mostly for Halloween. I did the "Dance" image and the "Berserker" image!

What is your favourite Numan album : The new one, "Pure" by far!

What is your favourite Numan song : "My Jesus" and "The Skin Game"

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist : NIN, Manson, KMFDM, Rammstein, Bjork, Depeche, TMBG

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan : There isn't one I can think of. What an odd question.

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life : My band, Signal To Noise

What has been your greatest failure in life : All my other bands up to this point!

What is your favourite TV Program : Strangers With Candy, Red Dwarf, X-Files, Simpsons, Daily Show

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music : Amazed- my sister and I couldn't figure out where those sounds were coming from!

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be : Cure AIDS and cancer

How many times have you seen Gary live : once

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo : No, I don't have any at all.

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you : No, 'cuz I agree with him.

How can we get the word out about Gary : I think the word is out on Gary with all the famous fans he has

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it : I doubt THAT would happen, but he'd probably make it interesting. He DOES look a bit like Garth Brooks...

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album : Strange Charm

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl : No, they don't sell much vinyl in America anymore. I would if they did, though.

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single : "The Seed Of A Lie". And I hope he releases "My Jesus" off of "Pure".

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style : He just did, didn't he?

Why are we all such fanatical fans : He's got the look, he's got the hook (sorry!)

Are you a musician : Yes, with aforementioned band

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at : He's not, his old record company is. Another odd question.

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with : I'm still waiting for the Numan/Manson


Your Name : Donald Anderson

Your Age : 34

How old were you when you became a fan : 13

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music : In the bedroom listening to Radio 1

Have you ever tried to look like Gary : No, I'm ugly enough as it is!

What is your favourite Numan album : Replicas

What is your favourite Numan song : God Only Knows

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

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan : People expect me to be weird

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life : Helping a friend save his deposit in a by-election!

What has been your greatest failure in life : I'm far too self deprecating.

What is your favourite TV Program : The Simpsons, Blackadder

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

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be : Make everyone be considerate to others

How many times have you seen Gary live : 12ish

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo : Nope

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you : Jesus no!

How can we get the word out about Gary : Loan people CDs for a day or two

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it : Pure has a song about his dog dying, so he's already done it hasn't he?

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

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

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single : Soul Protection (to stop Heart coming out!).

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style : Who wouldn't? Yes.

Why are we all such fanatical fans : We are all tortured individuals.

Are you a musician : I wish, but alas no.

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at : He started that with Sacrifice - I thought that at the time.

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with : The Archbishop of Canterbury.


Your Name : Mike Batchelor

Your Age : 18

How old were you when you became a fan : 18

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music : On a morning school bus

Have you ever tried to look like Gary : Thought about it... and will try eventually

What is your favourite Numan album : Machine & Soul, Exile

What is your favourite Numan song : The Aircrash Bureau, Walk with Shadows, The Angel Wars, Cars

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist : Offspring, Green Day, KMFDM

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

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life : Collecting the extended version CD's

What has been your greatest failure in life : Trying to get a girlfriend

What is your favourite TV Program : The Simpsons

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

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be : Working for a living and reissues of OOP Numan albums

How many times have you seen Gary live : 0

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo : No

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you : Not at all

How can we get the word out about Gary : US Tours

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

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album : Maybe Tubeway Army.

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl : Never did

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single : Walk With Shadows

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

Why are we all such fanatical fans : Because Gary Numan has the best fashion sense in the world.

Are you a musician : No

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at : Who said he's not good at Cars?

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with : PIG, KMFDM


Your Name : colin

Your Age : 39

How old were you when you became a fan : 18

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music : at home, i had just bought aload of records, one of which was from gary.

Have you ever tried to look like Gary : no. garys music is great, he s a also a very nice chap, but i have my own identity.

What is your favourite Numan album : pure ,exile and pleasure principle

What is your favourite Numan song : films,dark, down in the park,pure,my jesus.

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist : david sylvian, joy division

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan : there isnt one , not 4 me anyway! i dont care what other people think, gary will always be my favorite.

How many other Numan fans do you know (offline) : 10-20

What has been your greatest achievement in life : becoming a father, winning various trophies in pro. football in germany

What has been your greatest failure in life : that remains a secret

What is your favourite TV Program : sgt.bilko,bottom

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music : out of this world, just what i had always been waiting 4. musically of course

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be : no war

How many times have you seen Gary live : 20

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo : no. i dont like tattoos

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you : not at all, everybody has to decide 4 himself what he believes in.

How can we get the word out about Gary : keep believing in him, and tell everyone. i have converted afew people now in germany, they think gary is great.

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 : not really

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl : no, but i think its a shame though, but i do still listen 2 my vinyl records.

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single : films live, or metal live

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style : only gary can answer that one.

Why are we all such fanatical fans : because gary and his music have touched our lives in a special way, so deeply that we will remain a fan 4ever. the words the music, the image we all think, " well thats just how i would of done it"

Are you a musician : NO; BUT I WISH I WAS

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at : listen to pure!!!!!!!!!! ok? garys moving on, alot of times i think its fans who will not accept that.

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


Your Name : marc wells

Your Age : 34

How old were you when you became a fan : 19

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

Have you ever tried to look like Gary : i used to be a numan look-a-like,i didnt try,i just did

What is your favourite Numan album : Replicas

What is your favourite Numan song : jo the waiter,complex

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist : Bowie,beck,scot walker

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan : Being weird and allways getting beaten up for it,being asked for my autgraph!!!!

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life : getting this far without becoming homeless a drugy or boozer

What has been your greatest failure in life : Mariage,unsucessfull singer\writer

What is your favourite TV Program : never mind the buzzcocks,gimme,gimme,gimme

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music : not so alone

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be : all the lies,greed,world wars.....teach people to talk not wave a gun around like there some hero

How many times have you seen Gary live : 7-8

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo : no

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you : no.....each to theire own.....its good to be open and honest

How can we get the word out about Gary : i think thats happening,at long last

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it : could be intresting,why stick to one style....CW s'posed to be cool these days

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album : Replicas

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

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single : jo the waiter...only because i think people would be surprised to hear him without the synth's

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style : i think he should have done that on the berserker album

Why are we all such fanatical fans : because hes the only one and were afraid of losing him

Are you a musician : unfortuntly yes

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at : cars is a great pop tune,better he does it then any one else

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with : beck,sot walker,i think they would get on realy well



Your Name : a u d r e y

Your Age : 19

How old were you when you became a fan : 17

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music : in a friend's car.. he had a tape of Exile playing

Have you ever tried to look like Gary : rather difficult for girl, don't you think?

What is your favourite Numan album : Exile, and now Pure

What is your favourite Numan song : 'dark'

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist : vnv nation, covenant, nine inch nails, neuroactive

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan : explaining to people who say "Who?" that he's the artist who did 'Cars'

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life : working on my novel

What has been your greatest failure in life : living

What is your favourite TV Program : I don't watch television

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music : absolutely shattered.. I'd never heard anything like it.

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be : myself

How many times have you seen Gary live : 0

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo : actually, yes.. the Exile logo is tattooed at the base of my neck

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you : no, not at all.

How can we get the word out about Gary : I simply sit people down and let them listen..

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it : probably, just to have a good cry

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album : no

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl : no

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single : Little Invitro

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style : doesn't Gary produce his own work?

Why are we all such fanatical fans : ..because his music is worth being fanatical about.

Are you a musician : yes; industrial/ebm

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at : ..why don't you ask him? I wouldn't presume to speak for him

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with : Trent Reznor, or Ronan Harris from vnv nation


Your Name : J Storie

Your Age : 27

How old were you when you became a fan : 7

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music : in the living room listening to records with my dad

Have you ever tried to look like Gary : sixth grade: berserker

What is your favourite Numan album : replicas (but pure is damn close)

What is your favourite Numan song : i dream of wires

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist : nick cave

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan : the late 80's to early 90's

How many other Numan fans do you know (offline) : 12

What has been your greatest achievement in life : recognized achivement by employer at of 181 other managers

What has been your greatest failure in life : not becoming a director

What is your favourite TV Program : simpsons (even the re-runs)

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music : curious (i was only seven)

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be : removing the tapestry of religon

How many times have you seen Gary live : once

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo : nope

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you : i embrace it (but my pop dosen't)

How can we get the word out about Gary : pure can sell itself. rip or my jesus should be the american single -- not listen to my voice

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it : i still hang on to the radio heart stuff

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album : metal rhytm/outland era

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl : only techno

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single : angel wars

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style : not exactly, the sulphur collaboration is damn good enough. although a tour with nine inch nails wouldn't hurt.

Why are we all such fanatical fans : his words speak from a subconscious place that we, as fans, share.

Are you a musician : of course: goa trance, deep house, darkwave, industrial, moody classical

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at : when he can no longer profit from it

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with : i despise duets



Your Name : Mitzi Phillips (MitziNexus6)

Your Age : 32

How old were you when you became a fan : 13

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music : Miami, Fl

Have you ever tried to look like Gary : No

What is your favourite Numan album : The Pleasure Principle

What is your favourite Numan song : Empty Bed Empty Heart

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist : Devo

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan :

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life : Becoming a Bio-Chemist at age 15

What has been your greatest failure in life : Marrying too Soon.....Not a Failing, just a Drawback

What is your favourite TV Program : Star Trek

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

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be : Educating the World/and Outlawing Stupidity....Enforcing the Law of "Common Sense."

How many times have you seen Gary live : Never

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo : No

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you : No, "One must read behind the lines to grasp it's True Meaning!

How can we get the word out about Gary : "Listen" to his Mesage."

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it : Negative....But I would "Listen" to Every "Incarnation"

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album : Affirmative "Many"

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl : Not any longer

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

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style : Absolutely!

Why are we all such fanatical fans : I'm Nothing Near "Fanatical" as this is Harmful, to Both Fan, and Artist alike!" I, appreciate the Man & his Music."

Are you a musician : Negative, But Iam a Singer.'

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at : When Gary, feels it is time to do so,Not Before."

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with : "His Second Wife, to Be." For Now...She should remain Nameless."




 

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