AFENet Interview - Interviews with Fans of Gary Numan

Volume 4 - 29 August 1997 to 30th November 1997

Your Name : mark

Your Age : 35

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

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

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? : No

What is your favourite Numan album ? : all

What is your favourite Numan song ? : are freinds electric

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

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan ? : not enough gigs

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? : met gary

What has been your greatest failure in life ? : not won lottery yet

What is your favourite TV Program ? : startrek

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

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

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 ? : No

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

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

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 ? : pass

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

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? : just one of lifes mysteries i suppose

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 ? : bowie


Your Name : Stefan Weber

Your Age : 33

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

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music ? : England-Journey 1979

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? : Yes

What is your favourite Numan album ? : Telekon

What is your favourite Numan song ? : M.E.

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

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan ? : Nobody knows him in Germany.

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? : my girl-friend

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

What is your favourite TV Program ? : ARD German televison

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

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 ? : Yes

How can we get the word out about Gary ? : ask him

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

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

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 ? : : yes

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? : We love the music and images

Are you a musician ? : Yes

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

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


Your Name : Ernest Salaz

Your Age : 26

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

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

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? : No

What is your favourite Numan album ? : Tubeway Army

What is your favourite Numan song ? : Please Listen to the Sirens

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

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan ? : no new good music

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? : living

What has been your greatest failure in life ? : every day

What is your favourite TV Program ? : none

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

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

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 ? : let the people talk

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 ? : : assassins

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

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single ? : first track on 2nd album

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

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? : it speaks to our sense of modernity and electronic age

Are you a musician ? : Yes

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at ? : : i'm not too familiar with his current stuff

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with ? : george clinton or sun ra (RIP)


Your Name : Cory Walker

Your Age : 22

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

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

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? : Yes

What is your favourite Numan album ? : The Pleasure Principle

What is your favourite Numan song ? : Dark

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

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan ? : Hard to find fans in Canada as well as Numan releases

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? : Punching a Killer Whale in the wild

What has been your greatest failure in life ? : Not finding Gary sooner

What is your favourite TV Program ? : South Park

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music ? : Instantly obsessed (bought 8 albums within two weeks)

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be ? : I would make Noam Chomsky President of the United States

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 ? : Have him commit suicide or get in a slow speed police chase in a white bronco

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

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album ? : : No, but I haven't heard Machine + Soul yet

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

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 ? : : Couldn't we all?

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? : Because its Gary!

Are you a musician ? : Yes

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

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


Your Name : Mike Gurner

Your Age : 29

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

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

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 ? : David Bowie

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan ? : None! It's great

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? : Starting my novel

What has been your greatest failure in life ? : Not finishing my novel

What is your favourite TV Program ? : Brass Eye

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 ? : The people

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 ? : Keep talking and singing

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 ? : : Machine and Soul

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

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

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

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? : I think if we knew that, we'd all give up tomorrow

Are you a musician ? : Yes

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at ? : : Never (Be realistic)

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


Your Name : Gary Hough

Your Age : 35

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

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music ? : In a punk club London 1977

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? : Yes

What is your favourite Numan album ? : Telekon

What is your favourite Numan song ? : On Broadway

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist ? : The Damned, Tim Dry (Tik)

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan ? : Bitching by other Numan Fans

How many other Numan fans do you know (offline) ? : : Hundreds too many to note

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? : Eloise, My 14 month old Daughter

What has been your greatest failure in life ? : Failure to make money out of Bootlegs of Gary, I did them at cost as other Numanoids were ripping the fans off, however Gary saw fit to slate me for this apparently?

What is your favourite TV Program ? : Sky Sports Football and Soccer Locker

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

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

How many times have you seen Gary live ? : too many times to give a figure, hundreds though at least

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo ? : No

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

How can we get the word out about Gary ? : We Can't, his music and management should.

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-westernstyle, would you buy it ? : Depends if it is good or not

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album ? : : No, theyre all good at the time

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

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

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style ? : : No more than producing himself

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? : Appreciation basically. I admire his stance on doing things his way and sticking to his laurels, not many artistes would have the balls to do what Gary has.

Are you a musician ? : No

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at ? : : If it makes some money and gives a much needed media profile, Never! This song is a stone around Garys neck and always has been.

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with ? : Tik of Tik and Tok or Beki Bondage


Your Name : Lee Hilgartner

Your Age : 31

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

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music ? : in a car (friend's electric)

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? : Yes

What is your favourite Numan album ? : Telekon

What is your favourite Numan song ? : Rumours

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

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan ? : I'm isolated

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? : Successful as military officer & raising a family

What has been your greatest failure in life ? : Not becomeing a rock star

What is your favourite TV Program ? : I don't have a favorite

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

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be ? : a shift in emphasis as to who society idolizes

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 ? : Have Microsoft buy a song for their next major software release

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 ? : : The Fury

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single ? : I dream of Wire

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

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? : He has stuck at our creative chord

Are you a musician ? : Yes

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at ? : : When his other music can bring in the money like 'Cars'

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


Your Name : Louise Keating

Your Age : 31

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

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music ? : Watching Top of the Pops

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? : Yes

What is your favourite Numan album ? : Living Ornaments 79/80

What is your favourite Numan song ? : Every Day I Die

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan ? : Not having ever had a chat with him

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? : Marrying the best bloke in the world

What has been your greatest failure in life ? : Never to have had a chat with GN!

What is your favourite TV Program ? : Shooting Stars

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

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be ? : To get NME bankrupted

How many times have you seen Gary live ? : About 8

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 Net is obviously doing a good job

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 ? : : Dance

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 ? : : Obviously

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? : Because he is SO talented and SO different from ANY other artist

Are you a musician ? : No

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


Your Name : Stephan Gardner

Your Age : 34

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

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

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? : No

What is your favourite Numan album ? : Telekon

What is your favourite Numan song ? : Jo the waiter

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist ? : many - no other no1

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan ? : only remebering 1/2 songs

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 ? : not going for a football trial with football league team

What is your favourite TV Program ? : men behaving badly

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music ? : that i wanted to hear more from him/them

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

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 ? : try to release music under name no one knows of (especially the press) then when it goes into top 10 tell all!

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-westernstyle, would you buy it ? : I dont think he would do that - but rather than just buy it I may have to listern to it first

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

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

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single ? : Jo the Waiter (live)

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style ? : : Not to a large extent

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? : Because the press give him such a crap time - its unfair and we feel that he is so much better than most other bands/singers over the last 20 years

Are you a musician ? : No

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at ? : : Cars was good - but its past and not one of his best songs

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


Your Name : Mike Walsh

Your Age : 30

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 ? : The Pleasure Principle

What is your favourite Numan song ? : Noise Noise

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

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan ? : He has been crucified for so many years, that nobody takes you seriously, but now is all seems to have changed

How many other Numan fans do you know (offline) ? : : not that many

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? : Coming to Zurich to work

What has been your greatest failure in life ? : Getting married

What is your favourite TV Program ? : don't watch TV

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music ? : Yesssss, this is what I've been looking for.....the coolest sound in town

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be ? : more honesty with people

How many times have you seen Gary live ? : 10

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

How can we get the word out about Gary ? : just keep on playing the music to people

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

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

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

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single ? : Me, I disconnect from you

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

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? : big question

Are you a musician ? : Yes

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at ? : : Bit unfair that, the latest re release, i feel, has heightened his profile

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with ? : not sure


Your Name : Mike Garrett

Your Age : 32

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

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music ? : Parents Home (on T.V)Top of the pops

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? : No

What is your favourite Numan album ? : Replicas/all

What is your favourite Numan song ? : Jo the waiter/all

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

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

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? : Daughter

What has been your greatest failure in life ? : none

What is your favourite TV Program ? : Top gear

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

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

How many times have you seen Gary live ? : ten

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 ? : Newspapers and radio

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

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

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single ? : U Got the look

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

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? : style of music/image

Are you a musician ? : No

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

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


Your Name : Christina Marie

Your Age : 30

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 ? : Pleasure Principle

What is your favourite Numan song ? : M.E.

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

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? : living still

What has been your greatest failure in life ? : getting married

What is your favourite TV Program ? : none

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

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be ? : Gary's popularity

How many times have you seen Gary live ? : twice

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 ? : write his na out with our bodies

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

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

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 ? : NO

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

Are you a musician ? : Yes

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

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


Your Name : Cary Wiltz

Your Age : 32

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 ? : Dance

What is your favourite Numan song ? : Glitter and Ash

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

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan ? : lack of availabilty of certain compilations

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? : Education

What has been your greatest failure in life ? : living for the moment

What is your favourite TV Program ? : Seinfeld

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

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

How many times have you seen Gary live ? : 1(one)

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 ? : depends on what you want to get out

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

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

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

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single ? : Slow Car To China

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

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? : we are a rare breed who cultivate with a rare breed

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

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


Your Name : porl shaiman

Your Age : 29 y.o

How old were you when you became a fan ? : 22 y.o

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

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? : No

What is your favourite Numan album ? : berserker/sacrifice

What is your favourite Numan song ? : she cries/seed of a lie

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

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan ? : living so far away,not to see numan live

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? : making my first album.being voted Australia's best bassist

What has been your greatest failure in life ? : not moving to the U.K.

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

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music ? : I've heard that voice before

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be ? : Australia closer to the U.K.

How many times have you seen Gary live ? : 0000000000000000000000000000

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 ? : eagle records I hope

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-westernstyle, would you buy it ? : yes,if he had a real bass player on the album

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 seed of a lie

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style ? : no.all artists know what the real deal is.

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? : I admire his musical talent and his emotional outbursts.

Are you a musician ? : Yes

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

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with ? : Ace Frehley(KISS)> Rock'nRoll at its finest. Heavy guitars and Synth battles.


Your Name : Rob Weeber

Your Age : 30

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

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music ? : At home - mi ha borrowed tubeway army/replica cassetee from a friend

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? : Yes

What is your favourite Numan album ? : difficult to say - probably replicas

What is your favourite Numan song ? : early material probably me i disconnect from you - later ,love and napalm

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist ? : U2  , depeche mode

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan ? : isolation - internet is like a breathe of fresh air

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? : getting married, birth of our daughter , meeting gary

What has been your greatest failure in life ? : not being at the wembley concerts

What is your favourite TV Program ? : the x files , professionals

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music ? : it what i had been waiting for , musically

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be ? : having enough money to do the thing that you want without keep looking at a bank balance

How many times have you seen Gary live ? : i have seen gary live at least once on every tour since the Warriors tour back in 83

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 probably a good source although it probably is only good for people that now the information is their - more T.v. and radio play  would most definitely get the message across

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

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album ? : "Dance - The only track that i really like is "crash"

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

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single ? : Love and Napalm

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style ? : i think that he probably would

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? : i am not sure - perhaps its garys will to survive that keeps us all going - he certainly kept me going all theses years.i think also that a lot of bands/artists these days produce records that are only good fot that time where as garys material is good no

Are you a musician ? : No

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at ? : I think that now is good time li think thai

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with ? : i always though that he might do something with depech mode


Your Name : Amanda Black

Your Age : 24

How old were you when you became a fan ? : 23

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music ? : In the top of the pops studio when Gary perfromed Cars (Premier Mix) in March last year.

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? : No

What is your favourite Numan album ? : Sacrifice

What is your favourite Numan song ? : The Seed of a Lie

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist ? : Take That!!

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan ? : None of my friends want to listen to his music!!

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? : Meeting my present boyfriend (11 months ago)!

What has been your greatest failure in life ? : Not getting into Gary's music until last year

What is your favourite TV Program ? : Eastenders

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music ? : Surprised.....that I liked it!

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be ? : I wish everyone was like pinnocio....i.e when they told a lie their nose grew!!

How many times have you seen Gary live ? : None - The Exile tour will be my first!

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo ? : No

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

How can we get the word out about Gary ? : We just have to hope that Gary signs to a major record company....that will help so much.

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

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 ? : Metal

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

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? : I dunno....I've only met one before and he was normal!

Are you a musician ? : No

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at ? : I like Cars!!! To be fair, it has helped him in recent years!!

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


Your Name : Miss Bianca

Your Age : 17

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

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

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? : Yes

What is your favourite Numan album ? : replicas

What is your favourite Numan song ? : M.E.

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

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan ? : Nobody Knows who he is

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

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? : Doing my zine "conspiracy comix"

What has been your greatest failure in life ? : Sniffing glue!!(just kidding)

What is your favourite TV Program ? : Iron Chef (it's a japanese cooking game show)

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

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be ? : I would be filthy rich and have a harem of boys

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 ? : forcing one's friends to listen to him

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

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album ? : anything late 80's

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

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

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

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? : Because Gary represents the angry misanthropic electrophile geek in all of us

Are you a musician ? : No

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

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with ? : John Foxx of Ultravox. They both want to be Machines.

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