1.What are the Toy Dolls up to at the  mo?

Well, at this moment then  other two are in bed, just got back  from
Macedonia and Bulgaria, wild audiences! Most of 2007 is gonna be  festivals for us, got Japan in a couple of days (which is always a  pleasure!) also got me first unplugged acoustic show in Tokyo next week,  with me drummer Duncan, bit scared about that one! the other festivals are  all across Europe.
And, of course the UK tour in september, well  nervous!


2.What was the main factor that persuaded you to  agree  to September's Uk Tour?

The main factor, having Duncan  and Tommy in the band, they are
gentlemen, great showmen. and the best  musicians I have played with.
I have always been itching to play the UK,  but never been really satisfied with the line up until now, we live here,  and I want us to be the best we can be! For a number of other reasons  it also felt the right time to do the UK.

What are  your thoughts on the forthcoming Durham show?Your first North East date in over 20 years.

First thoughts are, is there  gonna be an audience!? can anybody still
remember us up there? are ya  still alive!?
It will be great to see old faces and meet up with people  again, and of
course to see new faces would be nice too I am incredibly  nervous mind ya! lookin forward to it  though.

What's your most memorable Toy Dolls  North East  gig from the  past and why?

Oh, difficult  question, I like small venues, close contact with the
audience. I  always loved The Old 29 in Sunderland.
there was a gig we done in Newcastle  university around 1983, that was a great one.
As for Durham, the  Fowlers Yard was the best one, 1981, how the hell old am I!?? Bearing  in mind I was only 12 when we played these  places!

Who rocks your world at the minute?

 I  am completely outta touch with whats goin on the music world to be
honest,  I saw the top singles chart the other week, couldn't figure out
which one  was the song and which one was the band!?
I do like the Fratellis though,  ...and  SLF, Peter and the Test Tube
babies, Abba, Ella Fitzgerald,  Mozart, Strauss, etc.. loads, except DISCO music, did I just say  music!?

Who are your favourite all time bands?
The Sweet,  Slade, Beatles.

What makes you happy at the mo?

Finally  arriving at the gig after 12 hours in the van. Dogs tails
wagging.

What makes you sad?

On a serious note  Unnecessary deaths & suffering, cruelty to animals.
on a personal note.  having no beer in then fridge.

What's your favourite bevy and how  often do you indulge?

When its approaching a tour/ gigs, I am drinking 2  pints of water and 2
paints of smoothies every day, boring eh!?
In  between tours, and days off, and end of tours.. well that's a different
story. We did a south American tour last November, then we had 4 months  off touring, in that time I did drink more and more, too much to be  honest, Guinness mainly, around 3-6 pints each day on average, oh, and  Alker Seltzer!

Do you have a message for the  world?
A: Aye, Do what makes you feel happy, don't waste your  life!