AFENet Interview - Interviews with Fans of Gary Numan

Volume 5 - 1st November 1997 to 7th February 1998

Your Name : Gregory Bradley

Your Age : 33

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

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music ? : Madison,  WI      USA

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? : No

What is your favourite Numan album ? : Warriors

What is your favourite Numan song ? : Clock law

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist ? : None

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan ? : Lack of understanding from others who " think they know music".

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? : Understanding Garys Music !!

What has been your greatest failure in life ? : Discovering him so late in life

What is your favourite TV Program ? : CNN News

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music ? : Alive !!     Energized !!!       Secure in my insecurities

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be ? : Eliminate global borders

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 ? : No

How can we get the word out about Gary ? : Bombard the  USA magazines....commercials anouncing his arrival ( keep them enigmatic)

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 ? : no...there all my babies

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

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single ? : Please push no more

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

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? :: I have rack my brain and can only say.." we are ,   we are"   !!!

Are you a musician ? : No

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at ? : Thats an unfair question...he can't  help the fact that his song is just ahead of it's time.

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


Your Name :: Amy

Your Age :: 26

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

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

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? :: Yes

What is your favourite Numan album ? :: Tubeway Army

What is your favourite Numan song ? :: are friends electric?

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist ? :: Tears For Fears

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan ? :: His new music (after 85)not very good

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? :: Accepting myself

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

What is your favourite TV Program ? :: The Simpsons

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music ? :: I was about nine.  I loved the sounds (Cars) I only heard it once. I thought it was a very spacy adn cool song.  Then when I was 21and in the bathtub, i hear it agian on an AOR station.  I heard cars again, I rushed out in happiness and turned up the radio as load as possible. I was so happy.   I almost forgot about that song.

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be ? :: I f mankind could accept each other for what they are and stop greed.

How many times have you seen Gary live ? :: Never.  I have a bad copy of the Touring Principle though.

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 ? :: Get him to write new music that is enjoyable again

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-westernstyle, would you buy it ? :: i don't think so.

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

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

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single ? :: Freinds (Tubeway Army)

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

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? :: Because maybe we like that synth style of music.

Are you a musician ? :: No

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at ? : : When people stop buying those damn "best of...." albums.  How many are out there.  Hey beggars banquet.   re release the albums on cd again.  And get them here in the U.S.  And don't remove any songs and put them on another album.  "Compact Collection", My Ass!!

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with ? :: tears for fears or Trent Reznor.


Your Name : Matthew Tamea
Your Age : 26
How old were you when you became a fan ? : 6 or 7
Where were you when you first heard Gary's music ? : In my brothers bedroom
Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? : Yes
What is your favourite Numan album ? : Usually the latest one, whatever it may be!
What is your favourite Numan song ? : The Angel Wars
Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist ? : Radiohead
What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan ? : Constant mockery
How many other Numan fans do you know (offline) ? : 10 or 12
What has been your greatest achievement in life ? : Starting to fly (aeroplanes that is)
What has been your greatest failure in life ? : Well I never finished getting my pilots licence (too expensive), other than that my patience
What is your favourite TV Program ? : Hollyoaks or old Grange Hills!!!
How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music ? : Just what a fantastic noise! :-)
If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be ? : Get rid of unhappiness
How many times have you seen Gary live ? : Pffffffffffffffff...dunno...two or three times a year since 1980...
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 ? : By not being bothered about people taking the piss
If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it ? Well I bought Techno Army so...
Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album ? : If I had to choose, then Berserker
Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl ? : Yes
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 ? : More than likely
Why are we all such fanatical fans ? :: Probably cos there's so few of us left and we respect and value each others decision to like the bloke
Are you a musician ? : No
When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at ? : Hmmmmm...it's not really his fault is it...
Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with ? : Me...or Extreme Noise Terror! :-)


Your Name : MARTIN F
Your Age : 35
How old were you when you became a fan ? : 16
Where were you when you first heard Gary's music ? : RECORD STORE
Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? : Yes
What is your favourite Numan album ? : REPLICAS
What is your favourite Numan song ? : LISTEN TO THE SIRENS (LIVE) - FOR THE LAST MONTH
Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist ? : OMD
What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan ? : TRYING TO CONVINCE PEOPLE THAT THERE IS VARIATION IF THEY LISTEN/DARE TO BE SEEN GOING TO A SHOW.
How many other Numan fans do you know (offline) ? : 1
What has been your greatest achievement in life ? : WIFE & 2 KIDS,ONES 3, ONES 2 WEEKS OLD. LOVE 'EM TO BITS
What has been your greatest failure in life ? : TO MUCH WORK, GET MY PRIORITIES WRONG TO OFTEN. WOULD LOVE TO HAVE FOLLOWED A TOUR BEGINNING TO END.
What is your favourite TV Program ? : CURRENTLY - GAME ON. ALL TIME - DADS ARMY
How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music ? : DUMBSTRUCK

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be ? : MY BANK BALANCE !

How many times have you seen Gary live ? : 25-30ish

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 ? : LEAVE A TAPE IN THE CAR RADIO - LEND THE CAR OUT AS OFTEN AS POSSIBLE - PRAY THEY CAN'T SUSS HOW TO EJECT SAID TAPE. OTHERWISE DONT WORRY JUST ENJOY WHILST IT LASTS

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 ? : I ASSASIN

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

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single ? : I'M AN AGENT

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

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? :: NO IDEA - TO ME IT'S LIKE BELONGING TO SOMETHING THAT DOESN'T REALLY EXIST - AN UNKNOWN FAMILY.

Are you a musician ? : No

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at ? : WOULD YOU STOP DOING SOMETHING THAT PAYS THE BILLS ?

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with ? : ANYONE- SO LONG AS IT MAKES THE CHARTS


Your Name : Gregory Booth

Your Age : 32

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

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music ? : In the car, listening to the radio

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? : No

What is your favourite Numan album ? : Telekon

What is your favourite Numan song ? : ??? (Maybe DITP)

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist ? : Legendary Pink Dots

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan ? : People think I'm a Goof (which actually is kind of a good aspect)

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? : My Band, Reality Scare

What has been your greatest failure in life ? : Not devoting everything to my band

What is your favourite TV Program ? : Babylon 5 or Dr. Who

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music ? : Like I finally found a music I could relate to completely

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be ? : I would open peoples minds

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

How can we get the word out about Gary ? : By bugging local college DJ's

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

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 ? : none

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style ? :: He should give it a try

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? : Because his music is so singular in vision, it's very powerful (and very annoying to many)

Are you a musician ?: Yes

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at ? : 2000

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with ? : Nick Cave or Trent Reznor


Your Name : john disco

Your Age : 19

How old were you when you became a fan ? : 4

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music ? : bedroom, Dunoon

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? : No

What is your favourite Numan album ? : I, Assassin

What is your favourite Numan song ? : cars

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

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

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? : supporting Numan live

What has been your greatest failure in life ? : making cakes

What is your favourite TV Program ? : Brasseye

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

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

How many times have you seen Gary live ? : 3

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 ? : be honest in public

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

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album ? : no

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

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single ? : remind me to smile

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style ? : yes and no

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? : he is understated genius

Are you a musician ? : Yes

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 ? : david bowie


Your Name : Kenneth J. Groosman

Your Age : 28

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

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music ? : watching T.V.

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? : Yes

What is your favourite Numan album ? : Tubeway Army

What is your favourite Numan song ? : it depends: Thoughts n°2, Films, Noise Noise, etc.

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist ? : Manic Street Preachers, Marilyn Manson, NIN, Bowie, etc.

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan ? : the frustration, the crap videos

How many other Numan fans do you know (offline) ? : 5-6

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? : getting this far

What has been your greatest failure in life ? : not being a musician

What is your favourite TV Program ? : X-files, SF in general

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

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

How many times have you seen Gary live ? : 12 times

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo ? : No

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

How can we get the word out about Gary ? : i'm afraid it's up to him

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

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

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

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

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style ? : maybe; Trent Reznor would be great

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? : the quality of the music and the man, the bad press and ridicule

Are you a musician ? : No

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at ? : it's not his fault

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


Your Name : Tracey

Your Age : 29

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

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music ? : Watching The Old Grey Whistle Test

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? : No

What is your favourite Numan album ? : I honestly can't pick a favourite!!

What is your favourite Numan song ? : Any "live" version of Are "Friends" Electric!!!

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist ? : The Cure/The The/Sinead O'Connor/Japan to name a few!!

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan ? : Not being able to see him Live anymore since moving to Canada in 91, not seeing him at airshows and not having a clue what's been going on with him over the past few years-until I finally got on the Net!!!

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? : Becoming vegetarian although my life's not over yet!

What has been your greatest failure in life ? : I have done nothing that I regret-we learn from our mistakes and failures so you can't really call them "failures"

What is your favourite TV Program ? : X-Files

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music ? : Tired!!! It was 11:30 at night and I had school in the morning!!!!

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be ? : Many people's attitude towards the treatment of animals. Not very Numan orientated but that's the thing!!

How many times have you seen Gary live ? : 16 (from '83-'90)

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo ? : No

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

How can we get the word out about Gary ? : I wish I knew! I force all my friends to listen to him after they say "Gary who?" So far they've all pretty much come around to my way of thinking!! So maybe a bombardment of him should do the trick-just look at what happened to the Spice Girls!!!

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western
style, would you buy it ? : Probably, but I doubt I'd listen to it very often!!!

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album ? : no-they all fit with my many moods!

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

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single ? : A Child with the Ghost-I don't think it was a single, anyway!

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style ? : I think Gary's problem has been more a lack of media recognition than that of who his producer is!!

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? : Gary is genuinely appreciative of his fans and, I think, that's why we all so protective of him when the media or anyone else for that matter puts him down..

Are you a musician ? : No

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at ? : What the heck kind of question is that!!!?

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


Your Name : Gearoid O'Donoghue

Your Age : 29

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

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

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? : Yes

What is your favourite Numan album ? : Replicas

What is your favourite Numan song ? : down in the park

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

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

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? : not sure

What has been your greatest failure in life ? : economics a level!!

What is your favourite TV Program ? : our friends in the north

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

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

How many times have you seen Gary live ? : 8-9

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 ? : don't bother. it's a cult thing now.

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-westernstyle, would you buy it ? : don't be stupid. no.

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album ? : metal rhythm

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

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 ? : no

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? : it all comes down to that night in 1979 ie first totp

Are you a musician ? : Yes

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

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


Your Name : jason smith

Your Age : 26

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

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music ? : 10

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? : Yes

What is your favourite Numan album ? : metal rhythm

What is your favourite Numan song ? : dead heaven

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist ? : nine inch nails

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

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? : performing cars on tv

What has been your greatest failure in life ? : wasted education

What is your favourite TV Program ? : in bed with medinner

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

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

How many times have you seen Gary live ? : 138

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 ? : keep buying the records and spreading the word anyway we can - this site is a perfect example

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-westernstyle, would you buy it ? : i'd buy it if it were an album of gary numan breaking wind

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

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

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

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style ? : possibly although it would have to be very carefully done

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? : because gary numan is totally unique and inspires such devotion almost inadvertently. i would go as far as to say that he is god!

Are you a musician ? : Yes

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at ? : that's a tad unfair. almost all of the 'cars' re-releases have been due to other parties. gary has had to use the interest in what is considered to be his most popular song and try to capitalise on it.

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with ? : saffron from republica and he's already done it.


Your Name : Jennifer

Your Age : 21

How old were you when you became a fan ? : 19

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

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? : No

What is your favourite Numan album ? : Replicas

What is your favourite Numan song ? : Down In The Park and Warriors

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

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan ? : having such a difficult time getting a hold of his albums

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? : I don't know yet

What has been your greatest failure in life ? : I don't really believe in failure

What is your favourite TV Program ? : South Park

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music ? : thrilled-it was the first time I've ever loved something the very first time I heard it

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be ? : I try not to think about it because I can't

How many times have you seen Gary live ? : unfortunately none

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo ? : No

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

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 I only have 9 and I love them all

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

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? : I am because I think his music is some of the best I've heard, and I find his lyrics fascinating. I can't speak for everyone else though...

Are you a musician ? : No


Your Name : Andrew John Roberts

Your Age : 32

How old were you when you became a fan ? : 32

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music ? : My frends Paul's (Mad Fan!)

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? : No

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

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

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

What is your favourite TV Program ? : Babylon 5

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

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

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo ? : No

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

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

Are you a musician ? : No


Your Name : Trish

Your Age : 30

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

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music ? : in front of the telly

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? : No

What is your favourite Numan album ? : currently - Sacrifice

What is your favourite Numan song ? : Jo the Waiter/Sleep by Windows

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist ? : DepecheMode/John Foxx

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan ? : Boring jokes - crashing planes etc

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? : my son

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

What is your favourite TV Program ? : Soccer AM

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

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

How many times have you seen Gary live ? : about 30 I think

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 ? : don't we already do this all the time anyway - otherwise - he should have had a proper manager

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-westernstyle, would you buy it ? : yes

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

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

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single ? : i'm still thinking about this one !

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style ? : probably - but we all know what happens when other people have too much say in the music

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? : you tell me

Are you a musician ? : No

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at ? : the sooner the better - but does he have a choice ?

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


Your Name : replicant

Your Age : 25

How old were you when you became a fan ? : Quite recently...Perhaps within a year or so. A love of electronic music led me here.

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music ? : I would suppose maybe ten.

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? : No

What is your favourite Numan album ? : Unfortunately, I only own the "Greatest hits" album. Gary's stuff is impossible to find in the U.S.A. I would very much enjoy finding more music if I could.

What is your favourite Numan song ? : Are "Friends" electric?

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

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan ? : People say, "Oh! That 'Cars' guy, huh?" They don't understand the subtleties.

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? : I am just about to get my degree in Psychology. That is my greatest achievement so far. However, I want the world-and I shall have it.

What has been your greatest failure in life ? : Not understanding common desires.

What is your favourite TV Program ? : I'm really more of a dabbler in TV. I do enjoy "The Simpsons".

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music ? : I felt rapport.

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be ? : I can change many things in the world. I'm just starting.

How many times have you seen Gary live ? : None. I live in a rural area.

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 ? : Well, I heard of him!

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-westernstyle, would you buy it ? : Sure. This friend's eclectic.

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album ? : I don't care for the warm, human stuff. I enjoy the robotic angst music.

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

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single ? : As I stated above, I really don't have much access to this sort of thing. I live in the sticks. I'd love to get my hands on an "Are 'Friends' Electric?" remix cd or something.

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style ? : As opposed to one that was scornful and considered his style incomprehensible?

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? : Hey, speak for your self! I just like the guy's art.

Are you a musician ? : No

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at ? : I guess he probably doesn't have to. I think I would take the money and run myself. I would enjoy a new album, however. Just make sure it's available in America.

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


Your Name : johnny crash 'n'burn

Your Age : 21

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

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

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? : Yes

What is your favourite Numan album ? : pleasure principle

What is your favourite Numan song ? : cars

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

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan ? : nothing!

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? : nothing

What has been your greatest failure in life ? : everything

What is your favourite TV Program ? : don't like tv much

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music ? : can't describe it

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be ? : get rid of most people

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 ? : No

How can we get the word out about Gary ? : i wish i knew how

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-westernstyle, would you buy it ? : yeah

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

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

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? : we are special

Are you a musician ? : No

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

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


Your Name : greg geason

Your Age : 36

How old were you when you became a fan ? : 18

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

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? : No

What is your favourite Numan album ? : replicas

What is your favourite Numan song ? : dark

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist ? : pet shop boys

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

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? : becoming a dad

What has been your greatest failure in life ? : never seeing a numan concert

What is your favourite TV Program ? : this life

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

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be ? : perceptions of and exposure of numan's music on a musical level, otherwise improving the lot of kids - we treat our own species poorly, especially our children

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 ? : No

How can we get the word out about Gary ? : talk about him and play him and get his stuff into record shops

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-westernstyle, would you buy it ? : yes

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album ? : no

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

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

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style ? : i'm pretty neutral on this because i have no complaints, however a different approach or whatever would not harm if approached as an experiment at least

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? : a combination of our appreciation of garyy, his music and a sense of wanting to resist those who attack

Are you a musician ? : No

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at ? : he has they haven't

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


Your Name : jamsey

Your Age : 33

How old were you when you became a fan ? : 13/14

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

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? : No

What is your favourite Numan album ? : Outland But it varies from time to time

What is your favourite Numan song ? : Down In The Park

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

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan ? : the piss taking "In Cars" person usually tries to sing

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? : Family (wife + Kids) Plus my job I enjoy my work but I'm not saying what I do !!!!

What has been your greatest failure in life ? : I'm too young to have any failures yet !!!!!

What is your favourite TV Program ? : X-Files

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

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

How many times have you seen Gary live ? : 30+

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 ? : You can't ....The piss taking has gone on for too long

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-westernstyle, would you buy it ? : yes yes yes yes

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album ? : Machine + Crap

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

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single ? : U got the look He should have done it !!!

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style ? : don't know

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? : Don't know that one either !!!

Are you a musician ? : No

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at ? : I doub't he ever will....It's not of his doing I reckon

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with ? : NOT BOWIE PLEASE!!!!!!


Your Name : brett

Your Age : 23

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

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

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? : Yes

What is your favourite Numan album ? : pleasure principle

What is your favourite Numan song ? : stormtrooper in drag

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

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan ? : nothing

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? : discovering numan

What has been your greatest failure in life ? : not becoming famous

What is your favourite TV Program ? : prisoner cell block h

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

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be ? : destroy mariah carey

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 ? : No

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

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-westernstyle, would you buy it ? : yes

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album ? : no

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

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

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? : we are special

Are you a musician ? : No

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

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


Your Name : Brendon

Your Age : 18

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

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

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? : Yes

What is your favourite Numan album ? : Tubeway Army

What is your favourite Numan song ? : Cars

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

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan ? : Being laughed at by my friends but am still proud to be a fan

How many other Numan fans do you know (offline) ? : None- Now you see why I am payed out!

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? : Being a kickass Bassist

What has been your greatest failure in life ? : Being popular

What is your favourite TV Program ? : The Simpsons

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music ? : Desperate to find out who this guy is

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be ? : Laws for the welfare of animals

How many times have you seen Gary live ? : Once -In the down in the park video/

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 radio play, bigger tours, more video clips. Y'know that there are no late Numan Cds down under!!

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western
style, would you buy it ? : No, Depeche mode did it and I nearly puked.

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album ? : No.

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

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single ? : We have a technical.

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style ? : For sure.

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? : Because Numan really knows how to write a great song.

Are you a musician ? : Yes

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at ? : Next Saturday at 2.20Pm.

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


Your Name : Steve Thirteen

Your Age : 24

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

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music ? : home- I had bought a "hits of the 80's compilation and "Cars" was on it. I had actually bought it for a different song! I've been a Numan fan ever since.

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? : Yes

What is your favourite Numan album ? : Sacrifice/Machine & Soul

What is your favourite Numan song ? : The Skin Game/Exile

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

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan ? : People who say, "Oh, yeah, Gary Numan- he's that guy who sang 'Short People'".

How many other Numan fans do you know (offline) ? : 5 or 6

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? : my band, Signal To Noise. We're an industrial band and we've been pretty successful locally. We just finished our demo, so it's time to take on the world!!!!

What has been your greatest failure in life ? : My three previous bands

What is your favourite TV Program ? : X-files, MST3K, South Park, Simpsons. Those are the ONLY shows I watch.

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music ? : Words can not describe... I grew up in a very isolated rural area and the only music I was exposed to was my dad's country music. Then I heard "Cars" and had no clue what those sounds were! My younger sister and I spent the rest of the day listening to it over and over again trying to figure out what was making those sounds!

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be ? : Nothing. Everything is the way it is for a reason. I hope.

How many times have you seen Gary live ? : None. I live in America. This will be the year I make up for it, though!

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 ? : The word is out in America. There have been tons of nice things said about him in the press and by other musicians here. As long as the US record company doesn't drop the ball promoting him here, I think the new album will be a huge success.

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it ? I would buy an album of Gary doing polkas.

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album ? : Strange Charm. It seemed very hastily put together.

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

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single ? : "I Wonder", That song would have been SO HUGE.

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style ? : I was never really able to tell the difference on the few times Gary did use a producer. I think he does a great job on his own. The new album is proof of that.

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? : There has never been anyone before or since Gary who created a style of music singlehandedly and had the balls to never compromise his vision of it.

Are you a musician ? : Yes
When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at ? : Gary has NEVER rehashed "Cars". Beggars Banquet has it remixed and then rereleased every couple of years so they can make a quick buck off of it. Gary still plays it live almost exactly the same way he did when he wrote it.

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


Your Name : philip james

Your Age : 11yrs

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

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music ? : watching exerbition of rock in London

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? : Yes

What is your favourite Numan album ? : best of gary newman

What is your favourite Numan song ? : cosmic / the skingame

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

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan ? : noone in my class knows him

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? : go-karting

What has been your greatest failure in life ? : poor reading

What is your favourite TV Program ? : tellitubbies

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

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 ? : No

How can we get the word out about Gary ? : get in the charts

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

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album ? : : no

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

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

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? : because you are so good

Are you a musician ? : No

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 ? : toyah


Your Name : Mark Jennings

Your Age : 28

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

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music ? : Watching Cars on ToTP

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? : No

What is your favourite Numan album ? : Sacrifice

What is your favourite Numan song ? : Cars

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

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan ? : No one uderstands your passion.

How many other Numan fans do you know (offline) ? : : 5 / 6

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? : Meeting Gary at an air airshow.

What has been your greatest failure in life ? : Not asking him for a ride in the display.

What is your favourite TV Program ? : X Files

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music ? : This is different.

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be ? : Ban shit like the Spice Girls etc..

How many times have you seen Gary live ? : 25 plus

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 ? : Get some decent radio DJ's

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 ? : : Dance if I'm Honest.

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

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single ? : Love & Napalm I think.

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style ? : : ask Gary, he's the Boss.

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? : Because we don't care about being different.

Are you a musician ? : Yes

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at ? : : I think you've heard the last mix of Cars now.

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with ? : George Micheal (The Publicitywould be massive)



Your Name : Dave Higginson

Your Age : 32

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

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

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? : Yes

What is your favourite Numan album ? : DANCE

What is your favourite Numan song ? : DOWN IN THE PARK

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

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

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? : SEEN GARY 32 TIMES

What has been your greatest failure in life ? : HAVING MY SONG TURNED DOWN BY GARY

What is your favourite TV Program ? : SIMPSONS

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

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be ? : RADIO BAN ON GARYS MUSIC

How many times have you seen Gary live ? : 32

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 ? : LIFT RADIO BAN

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

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 ? : DOWN IN THE PARK AGAIN

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

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? : NO ONE LIKE HIM

Are you a musician ? : No

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

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

Your Name : warren john guest

Your Age : 20

How old were you when you became a fan ? : 18

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

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? : No

What is your favourite Numan album ? : telekon

What is your favourite Numan song ? : time to die

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist ? : nobody

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan ? : nothing

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

Are you a musician ? : Yes

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



Your Name : gary corcoran

Your Age : 24

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

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music ? : in a DC7 airliner

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? : Yes

What is your favourite Numan album ? : exile

What is your favourite Numan song ? : my centurion

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist ? : depeche mode , ultravox, jesus jones etc

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

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? : living (honest)

What has been your greatest failure in life ? : being single too long

What is your favourite TV Program ? : discovery channel

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

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be ? : my wealth?!

How many times have you seen Gary live ? : hmmm 4

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 ? : any way possible the net helps a lot

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western
style, would you buy it ? : yep anything he does he does well

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album ? : : no

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

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

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

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? : coz we know good music when we hear it

Are you a musician ? : No

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at ? : : did he or was it the record company???

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



Your Name : Andy Flatman

Your Age : 33

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

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

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? : No

What is your favourite Numan album ? : Telekon

What is your favourite Numan song ? : We are Glass

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

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan ? : He's always slagged off

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? : Buying a House

What has been your greatest failure in life ? : I Don't regret anything

What is your favourite TV Program ? : Don't know

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

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

How many times have you seen Gary live ? : 20+

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 ? : Tell your friends!

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

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

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

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

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

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? : ermmm.....

Are you a musician ? : Yes

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at ? : : I Never want to here Cars 'live' ever again!

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



Your Name : Hansi Slanec

Your Age : 31

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

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

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? : Yes

What is your favourite Numan album ? : Telekon

What is your favourite Numan song ? : The image is

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

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan ? : To be asked: "Num-who? is the name of this guy??? Oh yes, the 'are friends electric'. I really liked his single, but isnt it ages ago???

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? : next q

What has been your greatest failure in life ? : next q

What is your favourite TV Program ? : The Simpsons and X-files

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music ? : I was pretty young, but i thought it was cool.

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be ? : Peace on earth? - No religion!

How many times have you seen Gary live ? : Never, snif!

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 ? : ???

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-westernstyle, would you buy it ? : definetly yes, notice: I also bued "Automatic" and "Machine and soul"...

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album ? : : "Machine and soul" and "Outland" at the same time!

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

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single ? : An Alien Cure

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

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? : We are, we are hopefully mistaken ...

Are you a musician ? : No

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

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


Your Name : Enzo Averoldi

Your Age : 20

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

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music ? : My living room

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? : No

What is your favourite Numan album ? : singles col. 79-83, the cream of the crop

What is your favourite Numan song ? : we take mistery to bed

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist ? : 80īs synth bands

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan ? : not find his albuns on regular music stores

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? : a new car and a new girlfriend

What has been your greatest failure in life ? : I donīt have a Cadillac yet

What is your favourite TV Program ? : mtv classics

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

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be ? : more synth-rock-pop bands

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 ? : No

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

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western
style, would you buy it ? : he would never do such a crap

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 ? : I donīt know

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

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? : He started the whole synth-rock scene that appeared in the 80. He is a synth-wizard!

Are you a musician ? : Yes

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

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



Your Name : tim belt

Your Age : 32

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

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music ? : listening to radio

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? : No

What is your favourite Numan album ? : pleasure principle

What is your favourite Numan song ? : we are glass

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist ? : jean michel jarre

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

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? : my 2 sons and daughter

What has been your greatest failure in life ? : my school qualifications

What is your favourite TV Program ? : six million dollar man

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 ? : no deseases

How many times have you seen Gary live ? : 13 times

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 ? : the internet is a good medium for gary . but his latest sound is only for the seriously dedicated minorty

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western
style, would you buy it ? : not unless gary started line dancing.!

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album ? : : no

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

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single ? : i wonder/wonder eye

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

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? : gary,even still has an aura of mysteriousness around him even to this day , he is unique and we all live for his music

Are you a musician ? : Yes

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at ? : : cars was execellent , and still stands up to todays rubbish, gary does not invite this trip down memory lane, cars revisited is out of his hands

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


Your Name : Somalia Gullette

Your Age : 16

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

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

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? : Yes

What is your favourite Numan album ? : Telekon

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

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

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan ? : he's not that popular

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? : drama & speech awards

What has been your greatest failure in life ? : the 2nd grade

What is your favourite TV Program ? : The Jaime Foxx Show

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

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be ? : stop racism & violence

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo ? : No

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

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western
style, would you buy it ? : how dare you ask such a question?

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

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

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

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? : Gary Numan is groovy

Are you a musician ? : No

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at ? : : when it stops paying his bills

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


Your Name : Craig Sue

Your Age : 33

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

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

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? : Yes

What is your favourite Numan album ? : P.Principle/Exile

What is your favourite Numan song ? : Impossible to Answer!

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist ? : Wide and varied...

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan ? : Copping Slaggings from friends that really have no Idea what this man is about.

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? : Having a reasonably succesfull C.D out.

What has been your greatest failure in life ? : spending all my money.

What is your favourite TV Program ? : Simpsons,Star Trek-Next Gen.- These are the only ones I will drop everything for. - Th

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music ? : Overwhelmed, It was a total HeadFuck.The First song I heard was Me I disconnect from you.

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be ? : That the women in Sydney weren't so Fake and Fucking Stuck up!!

How many times have you seen Gary live ? : Once- Touring Principle - Brisbane,May 27 1980 - Oh Yeah!!

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 ? : WE can by subjecting as many people as we can, but ulimately, it falls in the lap of Distributors and Radio Stations.(Unfortunately!)

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

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album ? : : Not really, they all have a flavour of their own.

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

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single ? : EveryDay I Die

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style ? : : Possibly,But then he would have a hard time of it.

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? : I Honestly think because he is not like anything else, and if he were as big as Oasis for instance, I honestly think you would find people leaving his flock, because he no longer has a special Sub Culture of Adoring Fans.

Are you a musician ? : Yes

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at ? : : When people Fucking wake up and realise that he has written other songs as well!!

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with ? : Trent maybe, or Gravity Kills.



Your Name : Maria

Your Age : 30

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

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music ? : in my bedroom watching t.v. late at night. His video was one of those shows like "The Midnight Special".

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? : No

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist ? : i have many

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan ? : He never comes here

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? : knowing that i'm a good person

What has been your greatest failure in life ? : making many mistakes when i was younger

What is your favourite TV Program ? : anything on the Learning Channel

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music ? : Like "at last!!!"

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be ? : I'd get rid of hate

How many times have you seen Gary live ? : ZERO, UNfortunately

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 ? : get gary involved!

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

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album ? : no

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

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style ? : how should i know? I don't even know what a producer does...

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? : i'm not fanatical.

Are you a musician ? : No

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at ? : why are you so critical>

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


Your Name : Alex Karner

Your Age : 14

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

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

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? : No

What is your favourite Numan album ? : The Pleasure Principle

What is your favourite Numan song ? : Conversation

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist ? : Smashing Pumpkins, Depeche Mode, Fiona Apple, Guns n' Roses, U2, The Verve, NOFX, Garbage, Culture Club

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan ? : My friends make fun of me

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? : Raising my Tamagotchi

What has been your greatest failure in life ? : no comment

What is your favourite TV Program ? : Xena: Warrior Princess, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, All Star Trek, and Sabrina the Teenage Witch

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

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

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 ? : Lend our albums to people

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 ? : : no

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

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single ? : no comment

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

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? : His music kicks ASS!

Are you a musician ? : No

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

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

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