Ka - Q and A
Where do you live?
Brighton, UK
What is your favourite comic series?
The Fantastic Four by Lee and Kirby.
What is your favourite book?
"Crash" - JG Ballard.
Who is your favourite artist?
William Blake.
What music do you like to listen to?
Stereolab, Chemical Brothers, Sanatana (early), Radiohead, Stevie Wonder (70's).
What are your favourite films?
Barbarella, Human Traffic, Annie Hall, Planet of the Apes (original), Orphee.
Is there one painting that inspires you? And how?
"The Triumph of Death" by Brueghel. It helped to inspire "Fallen World".
When and where were you happiest?
July 2001, absolutely off my face at Fatboy Slim's first Brighton Beach gig. Mallorca, Xmas 2003 was pretty cool as well.
What is your idea of perfect happiness?
Sunshine. Everything else is a bonus!
What is your greatest fear?
Reality and what's really going on in the world.
What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?
Not always asking for what I want and I like to gossip…
What is the trait you most deplore in others?
Ignorance.
What is your greatest extravagance?
Er…"consumables".
What makes you depressed?
Waking up on my own. It happens far too often.
What is your most unappealing habit?
Not always wearing socks is probably one of them. Just ask the High Priestess...
What is your favourite fantasy?
There's a few…However, it would have to involve knee-high leather boots (or longer) somewhere along the line…
For what cause would you die?
"David's" comic shop in Brighton. I've got to have my weekly fix from somewhere.
What or who is the greatest love of your life?
The Black Queen from Barbarella…amongst others…
Have you ever said 'I love you' and not meant it?
No.
Well, I might have…
…Possibly…
Yes.
Which words or phrases do you most overuse?
"It's kind of like…" Has already contributed to one major relationship collapse.
How do you relax?
Easily. It's a very relaxed atmosphere at the House of RA, it's more a question of "How do you work?"
What keeps you awake at night?
Angst, paranoia, and ideas.
How would you like to die?
Quickly and without any fuss.
How would you like to be remembered?
With a laugh and a smile.
What is the most important lesson life has taught you?
Don't talk to strange women in art galleries.
What does the House of RA mean to you?
The opportunity to finally do things the way I see them.
Why did you want to become a writer?
For the usual sex, drugs, and rock n roll lifestyle…I wish! I do want to write some great comics as well though…
Isn’t about time you grew up?
No.
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