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Q&A with Linde

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And Linde has answered our 4 questions:)See Manonia;)

Thank you for the many wishes to Manna, Linde and the baby girl.
Learn more about Linde, the new father and Daniel Lioneye the King of Rock N Roll.

-Isn't it fantastic to get a baby?-Elina Auvinen
-I cant even begin to describe how fantastic it is, its divine, its a miracle! Im the happiest man on earth! And by the way, I want to thank everyone also on my behalf for all the presents and lovely e-mails sent to us.

-How are Manna and the baby girl? - Baiba, Riga, Latvia
- They are both feeling very good. Manna is a bit tired occasionally but she is very happy of course, everything has gone so well. Little Olivia has an unbelievable appetite so she wakes us up every two hours during the night. She might be a bit small but she has a way of getting whatever she wants whenever she wants it.

-Where you with your girlfriend when she gave birth? - Sonja
- Yes, I was. It was very important for me to be there. Everything was planned so that I would be able to do so. It was funny cause we were scheduled to have an appearance in Top Of The Pops on the 6th , and the show in Grosse Freiheit, Hamburg on the 8th of march, three and a half weeks before the due date so I thought it would be alright(little did I know!). She decided to come out on the 6th of march, so I flew to Hamburg on the 7th, just in time for the rehearsals. I had to skip the Top of the Pops but I think its quite understandable, dont you?

-What was it like for you when your daughter was born? - Spider, UK
- It was the most amazing thing that ever happened to me. The labor itself went very smoothly, it didnt take too long and there werent any complications but there were moments when I felt totally helpless and scared to death. It is said that giving birth is as consuming physically as it is to run a marathon, plus there is all the unbearable pain. So compared to Manna it was pretty easy for me. When the baby finally came out, I fell in love with her the first second I saw her.

-How do you feel about being a father now? - Lisa, USA + Katrin, Vienna
- So far everything has gone great. Im very proud to be the father of such a beautiful little girl. I would do anything for her. I hope Ill be able to be the perfect father for her.

-How did you feel when you found out Manna was pregnant?-Jenny, UK
- I was thrilled, Its an honor to have a baby with her. I was at Finnvox studios recording the Love Metal album when she called me and announced the news, I had troubles keeping my mouth shut, which is not something that happens very often.

-How many children do you want? - Kim Yossa, Russia
- At the moment I want to fully concentrate on this one.

-What does the rest of the band think now that you're a daddy? - Mariko, Belgium
- Theyve all been very positive about it. Its the most natural thing after all and I guess they want me to be happy. Im playing better too nowadays, fatherhood is really good for me!

-Are you proficient in changing diapers? - Ingrid, Paris
- Yes, Im the best there is. Ive been practicing on my cousins.

-What name have you given to your daughter and why did you choose it? - Samonia, Germany
- Her name Is Olivia. She looks like a little olive to me. Olivia has a very nice ring to it and its not too common, at least not in Finland.

-Who will be the godparents of the baby? - Spirit of Flame, Ukraine
- A couple of our close friends, no one you would know.

-Will you take the baby along on tour? - Lisette, Holland
- I dont think she would enjoy herself on tour but I hope she will come and say hello to me every now and then. And I will fly home to see her every possible moment I can.

-Why did you choose the guitar and what makes it so special for you? - Patricia, Portugal
- I didnt really have a choice. When I first saw a guitar I just had to learn how to play it. It is a calling really. The guitar just looks and sounds very beautiful to me. It is a very natural way for me to express myself.

-How old were you when you learned to play the guitar, and can you play any other instruments? - Josh
- I was 10 years old when I got my first guitar as a Christmas present from my parents. I started to take lessons immediately. I can play a little bit of drums and a little bit of bass.

-What was your first guitar and whos the best guitarist in your opinion? - Nadine
- My first guitar was an acoustic mini Landola. The world is full of great guitar players, its impossible to name only one. There is a list later on with some of my favorite players.

-What is your favorite guitar? - Colin Moir
- Gibson SG is a guitar that Ive been using mainly for many years now. I have gotten so used to it that it is hard to imagine playing anything else. It sounds and feels great. I am not a guitar collector and I dont enjoy changing strings or polishing my guitars all the time like Gas does with his drums. I leave all that to our lovely guitar technician Martin.

-Who are your guitar heroes and what was it about them that inspired you to become a guitar player? - Marissa Flores, USA
- When I was younger my absolute hero was Steve Vai. I used to listen a lot to the albums he did with the David Lee Roth Band and my favorites from his solo albums were Flexable and Passion & Warfare. I used to adore him to the point that when I finally saw him play live in Kulttuuritalo, Helsinki, I felt like a hysterical little girl trying not to faint or have a heart attack. I was obsessed. It wasnt the technical side of his playing that did it for me(of course its nice to know that you can play more complicated stuff but I think its boring to be showing off all the time), it was more the scales he uses and the way he thinks about music and he also has the sort of charisma that for some reason appealed to me when I was at that delicate age. Now that I have gotten bored and old, most of his stuff sound too 80`s and American for my taste. Or does it? I dont know, but I still visit his website pretty often and I know that he is a bee farmer these days and what could be more important than that? Jimi Hendrix is a genius and very talented musically. I dont own many of his albums but I love to watch his concerts on video. I dont mean the guitar burning stuff, I just like to watch him play and sing. It all comes out of him so naturally. I had nightmares for couple of weeks after I first saw his Woodstock performance as a kid. I guess thats why I peed on the ruins of his house during a holiday in Essaouira, Morocco, as a revenge. John Bonham is a drummer but his playing has inspired me a lot and just to let you know, he is the best drummer in the whole world (right after Gas of course). The guitar player in the band is also quite alright. John Frusciante is one of my favorite players. Im not a big fan of the Red Hot Chili Peppers but I really like his solo material, especially the first album. John Lee Hooker is great. He knows exactly how I feel. I never get bored of his music, he has a very beautiful voice and an understated but deeply touching approach on the guitar. Josh Homme is a very talented player with his own vision. One thing I also like about him is that he is not a performer, he is a guitar player (and a singer and a songwriter). Toni Iommi is excellent, he has a style that is very easy to recognize and he has influenced many guitar players including myself. Mighty Whitey has a great amount of street credibility and I envy him because he gets to play with Iggy.

-What do you use for your guitar leads, what type of overdrive or effect you use to get that really dirty tone. It sounds like your amp is about to explode! - Jason Piona, Atlanta
- Ill take that as a compliment but I dont know if I should reveal things like this. No, I wont tell you.

-I know you use the Gibson Sg Standard in concerts, but I don't know the pedals, the sound. Which pedals do you use? - Carlos Portella, Barcelona + Weezer124
- Well, if you know that much already, Ill share it with you if you promise you wont rip me off. Or what the hell, just go ahead. I have two Laney VH 100 R heads with two 4x12 cabinets which are both distorted and on simultaneously. The other has the nearly legendary Fulltone Octafuzz pedal on all the time except during the clean sound of course. This is the essence( [ezns] ) of my sound really. It sounds a bit like there would be two guitar players in the band but its much more cheaper and easier to get along with. The pedal board designed by Martin & Pasi consists of a Dunlop bass wah pedal, an octaver, a green thingy I got from N.Y.(a fuzz), a tremolo and various other spices for the clean sound and a tuner. The fuzz pedals on the board vary a lot,(except for the Octafuzz)I change them every now and then when I get bored. We share a huge collection of them with Mige and they all sound like shit.

-Why an SG and not a Les Paul? - Sergio Ramirez Mendoza
- Because an SG sounds better, looks better, and is even cheaper.

-How to tune Linde's guitar? It?s a problem for me. Is it H,E,A,D,G,H or H,A,D,G,H,e? - Ondrej Novak
- If it makes you feel any better, its a problem for me too. Not so much anymore but it used to be H,E,A,D,F#,H and it was pretty hard to keep in tune. The light indicators of my tuner used to haunt me in my sleep. Now that I have switched back to the standard tuning E,A,D,G,H,E, my life is much less stressful. And after all, nothing sounds more beautiful than a guitar slightly out of tune.

-Do you use a plectrum or do you play with a "free hand"? - Pat
- I use a pick except on some special parts like for example the intro of Fortress of tears on the new album.

-How many guitars do you own and do they have names? - Lioneye fan
- I have three SGs that are still in one piece and a couple of broken ones, a double neck SG, a Gibson flying V(that used to belong to Andy Mc Coy and Ville desperately tries to buy from me), a semi acoustic Hofner, a twelve string acoustic Hagstrom and a Charvel 475. The SG that I use in the Funeral of hearts video is named Kyyla by Ville for some strange reason.

-How long have you played guitar and how did you progress through your first years? - HS, UK
- I started when I was ten, so its 16 years now. When I started I was so enthusiastic that I developed pretty fast. I was lucky to have a couple of very good teachers. Since then the obsessive need to practice has diminished a bit and it has left me time to concentrate on the more essential things in life like eating crisps and watching the telly.

-What would you suggest a newcomer in guitar playing to start with and which tabs do you recommend? - Sascha, Germany + Sjoera
- If you dont know anything on the guitar you should find yourself an efficient teacher to get you started. I wouldnt recommend any tabs because its much more useful to listen to music and try to pick something up from there.

-What are the stickers on your guitar and why is Padre Pio on it? - Heavenly Rapture + Christof
- I dont know who the fat man with a beard on my guitar is. Ville was on a holiday in Rome and kindly brought me these stickers from Vatican and placed them on my guitar. I finished the job by drawing moustache and some nice little glasses on him.

-Is the guitar you're playing in the "Funeral of Hearts" video the same that Tony Iommi plays? (a Gibson) - Daniel69
- Yes it is the same model, a Gibson SG.

-How much do you practice a day? - Lynda Budapest
- It depends. There are weeks that I dont even touch the thing and some days I play more than 5 hours a day. Its important to be able to put your brains in the off position every once in a while.

-Do you know that you are Laney approved? How do you feel about this and how do you feel about them putting your name wrong? - Jenny, UK
- I know that there is some sort of a mutual understanding going on with Laney but I havent signed any contracts yet. They make great sounding amplifiers and Ive been very happy with them. According to the site there is a Daniel Lionel who is Laney approved. I wonder if that is me.

-Which are your 3 favorite guitar solos (no HIM songs)? - Vixen, Spain
- Its a hard job to pick only three but Ill try. The first one that comes to my mind is a classic. The solo on Stairway to Heaven by Jimmy Page is legendary. The second one today shall be the solo on For the Love of God by Steve Vai, since I feel bad already for mocking his music earlier. When I was studying briefly in Berklee I had the chance to experience the mother of all guitar solos. It was performed by one of my teachers who is the best blues player Ive heard to this day. Unfortunately I cant remember his name.

-What would you be doing if you weren't playing in any band? - Regina and Helmiina
- I would be the manager of a cat hotel.

-What musical background did you have growing up (in your family)? - Lyris Youth
- No one in my family is involved with music in any way except by listening to it. My dad used to listen to Elvis a lot when I was little so I learned to appreciate his voice. He is at his best when he is just singing and not trying to impress people.

-What is the best concert or festival you have ever been to, and what band was it? - Moa the Ander, Sweden + Raven, UK + Carly, England
- One of the best ever was definitely the1995 Phoenix festival in Stratford upon Avon. I was there with my two very close friends. We had been living in a bush in London for two months before that because we didnt have any money so we were in the right state of mind before we even got to the place. The headliner was Iggy Pop surprise, surprise and a few years ago I even managed to find a videotape of the whole show. I can see myself in the audience and it is not a pretty sight, I used to be bald back then and life in the bush had taken its toll.

-Whats your favorite album of all time? - Vany, Portugal
- I would have to say Naughty little doggie by Iggy Pop.

-What was the first record you bought and how old were you then? - Kirpich, Moscow
- Im afraid this isnt going to ring any bells for you. It was Kankkarankka Ja Koko Muu Konkkaronkka by one of my favorite finnish artist at that age, Mikko Alatalo. I was six.

-What's your favorite song of Elvis Presley? - Nadya, Moscow
- Im Leavin .

-What is your first musical memory? - Lisa, USA + Raven, UK + Sabine, Germany
- I remember vaguely my mother singing to me a beautiful song Sininen Uni , as a lullaby when I was only a few years old.

-What's the worst aspect of the music industry? - Jess, USA
- I am personally not interested in any other area of the industry but playing my guitar. Luckily Ive been able to concentrate almost entirely on that. At times it can be a bit frustrating listening to all the speculation going on every time we are trying to release an album. All the record company people from different countries have their own different opinions about everything. In my humble opinion they should let the artists do their job in peace and either release or not release the ready package.

-Apart from Iggy Pop, what other artists do you listen to, and are you inspired by? - Love Raven, UK + Martin + Margreet, Netherlands
- I think there was a pretty long list of inspiring artists earlier on but I can always ad a few : Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Brian Eno, Neil Young, Johnny Cash, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Suede, Kyuss, Cathedral, Queens Of The Stone Age, Impaled Nazarene, Unida, Screaming Trees, Kingston Wall, The Skreppers, Peter Tosh, Zwan, Becks latest album, Mortiis, the latest from the Cardigans,

-What band/artist is the sort of odd one out in your music collection? - Ceridwen
- There is nothing too odd in my collection

-In which band would you like to play if HIM didn't exist? - Marieke, Netherlands
- I think it would be very cool to play with Iggy Pop.

-Why do you call yourself Linde, Lily Lazer and Daniel Lioneye? - Celina, Germany
- Linde has been my nickname since school. Lily Lazer is an old joke and an attempt to achieve the same level of brilliance as Gas Lipstick, but its not possible. Gas Lipstick is the coolest possible stage name. We also invented these funny Rastafarian names for us and mine was Daniel Lioneye. The only other name I remember was Patka`s and it was Ras Muhammed. It seemed funny at the time.

-What is your favorite song in Love Metal? - Daniela Kano + Corso, Hungary + Jennifer, Germany + Chris Miller, USA
- Fortress of Tears.

-In one or two words: What was the recording process of "Love Metal" like compared to the other ones? - Soren
- It was more natural, well rehearsed and more relaxed.

-Whats the most unforgettable moment you've shared with the band? - Regina and Helmiina
- I have to say it was meeting Iggy Pop in the Comet awards few years ago. I was so nervous I thought I was going to die but I didnt and I even got him to sign my Naughty Little Doggie vinyl. He also drew himself a Hitler moustache on the cover.

-Which HIM songs do you like the most and why? - Margreet, Netherlands + Laura, Finland + Jennifer, Germany
- I really like the new album and Im very proud of it. Circle Of Fear is a good one but all the others are brilliant. I get to play the songs a million times when we are on tour so for me the song has to survive through all the repetition so I dont know whats going to happen with the new ones yet. From the old ones my favorites are for example Your Sweet 666, Poison Girl and Our Diabolical Rapture.

-How do you imagine yourself and the other guys in old age? - Kim Yossa, Russia
- I hope we are all still alive and happy. I dont know about the others but I know I will definitely look like Montgomery Burns from the Simpsons.

-What are your memories of your first recording? - Daniela Ditchkova
- It must have been the first demo we did with my first band Aurora. Funny thing but I cant remember a single thing about that session.

-What H.I.M song do you enjoy playing and what solo do you enjoy playing? - Mark Morris
- At the moment its Fortress of Tears and the solo in the song is also a pretty cool one.

-What's your favorite HIM video? - Ingrid, Estonia
- Definitely the Buried Alive By Love wideo by Bam.

-What do you do to warm up before every show? - Ray Calderon
- We used to listen to all sorts of inspiring music before the show but someone has stolen our device so these days its just silence and frequent visits to the toilet. I always do some warm up exercises on my guitar and drink one liter of water before each show to avoid muscle cramps(this I learned from Gas and it actually works). All the water has to be finished an hour before showtime, otherwise I have to urinate during the show and its not always easy to arrange. This has happened a couple of times though. If Im feeling really reckless and wild(and I usually am) Ill have one or two shots of Jagermeister.

-What song do you think is the best cover song that you guys do and which song would you like to cover on stage? - Jason, USA + Sammek, Germany + Daniel69
- In my opinion the best one weve done so far is Poison Heart by the Ramones, it involves some personal memories for me but I think we have enough songs of our own now that weve done four albums so we should concentrate on them.

-What's the craziest thing you've done with your bandmates? - Heli
- Weve never done anything crazy, we are a bunch of boring old men.

-What's your most memorable moment on stage? - Ihni, Sweden
- I dont know why but I always remember the embarrassing moments best and let me tell you, there are loads. One of them was our first show in Germany during the Razorblade Romance tour. There was a spot on the stage floor which was wet and very slippery and I managed to fall over on it during the Wicked Game solo and I broke a string at the same time. It was the worst possible moment and Im sure each and every one in the audience and at least Ville and Mige on stage noticed it because they were laughing their asses off and I was SO embarrassed. I dont know how it is possible but when the show was over I had managed to fall in the same spot three times altogether and both Ville and Mige once. It was like the floor was trying to suck us in. It was frightening.

-Is Mige a good kisser? - Daniela Kano
- Mige was a bit too rough for me and his beard was scratching my face. Im a sensitive man, I have to be treated gently.

-How do you spend your time in the tour bus and what music do you usually listen to? - Manonia, Russia + Kirpich, Moscow + Daniel Schuster, Germany
- I usually sleep a lot in the bus, Im a very good sleeper, especially in the bus. I used to read Harry Potter books, thats how I survived the last tour, actually. If the new Potter isnt out before the tour starts I dont know whats going to happen to me(that was a cry for help). When the going got rough on the last tour we used to listen to Brian Enos Apollo album with Sad Mizee every night in the bus and hoped that someone from outer space would come and take us home. No one came.

-What's the best thing about touring? And the worst? - Siri Nordborg Moller
- The best thing about touring is the hour and a half on stage every night. The worst part is being home sick.

-What characters from literature would you compared the rest of the band to? - Psy, USA
- I dont know much about literature but we are exactly like the family in the Texas Chainsaw Massacre movie. Mige is Leatherface and the rest youll have to figure out yourself.

-Why is your band's called Daniel Lioneye? Is it connected with the fact that your astrological sign is Lio and the fact that you like "Jack Daniels"? - Peter, Bulgaria
- If I remember correctly and I usually dont, Daniel Lioneye is my funny Rastafarian name that we invented when we were sitting at our rehearsal room smoking pot many years ago and were supposed to practice for our forthcoming tour. I dont have the slightest idea what facts it is connected with.

-How did DLE start? Who got the idea, how did it all happen? - Ihni, Sweden
- After some HIM rehearsal me, Mige and Ville just started to jam on my catchy and groovy stoner riffs and realized that we are an excellent trio. We used to practice once a year and in two years time we were ready to go to the studio. The result was the album praised by the critics The King Of Rock N Roll.

-Is there any chance to see a Daniel Lioneye gig again? - Evil from Sweden
- I guess it could be possible and fun as well but I dont think so. Id rather stay home and watch TV.

-What was it like to create music as Daniel Lioneye that was so different from HIM? In your free time, do you write any music for just yourself? - Jess, USA
- It was completely different. There was absolutely no pressure what so ever. It was therapeutic to just let it all out and not think about the consequences. You shouldnt take yourself too seriously. No I dont really write any music at the moment but I do play around with the guitar pretty much and sometimes it even pleases my ear.

-Whats your favorite DLE song? - Walo + Sandra
- I havent been listening to the album for about a year now but lets say International Pussylover.

-Will you have any other side projects in the near future? - Anna
- Apart from trying to be the best possible father to my beautiful baby girl, no.

-What has been your most embarrassing moment? - Jenny, UK
- Its way too embarrassing to reveal in here.

-You went to school briefly in Boston, how did you like the states? - Regina and Helmiina
- Yes, when I was 15, I went to the Berklee College of Music in Boston for one summer and during that episode, I learned more than I did in a couple of years time studying here in Finland. I was feeling a bit mentally unstable at that time but anyway I had a great time there. I think that the city of Boston is more European compared to the other cities that I have seen in the US. Whatever that means.

-What was your favorite subject at school? - Vilma, Greece
- Music.

-Are you driving a car? If so, of what brand and colour? - Geo, Luxembourg
- Maybe I shouldnt but I do have a license. I dont have a car of my own.

-Would you ever shave your head a la Gas? - Naomi, England
- Ive done it already.

-What was the most stupid job you've ever done? - Kirpich, Moscow
- Probably selling toilet paper from door to door.

-If you could choose, whom would you want to be? It does not matter if he/she/it is dead or alive... - Pat
- Id like to be Bubbles, Michael Jacksons pet monkey for a day.

-Anything you would still like to achieve? - Spider, UK
- One of my long term goals is to learn to react in real time.

-What was your childhood like and who had the biggest influence on you ( members of family and relatives ) through that time? - Niksa Protic
- I had a very happy childhood. I guess my mother was the one in my family who was telling the rest of us what to do.

-Which is your favorite soundtrack and which ringtone have you got on your mobile? -
Kasia, Poland The soundtrack of the movie Repo Man is pretty good or at least the title song is great. I dont really answer my phone unless its a perfect moment and its someone I know so my phone is usually in the silent mode.

-As a child did you like watching fairytales? Which one was your favorite? -
Lyonette, Slovakia I remember I liked the Babar books, except the one where Babars mother gets shot. How can they torture children with this kind of horror stories?

-If you could be any character in a fairytale, who would you be and why? - Moa, Sweden
- Sinuhe the Egyptian.

-Why do you say that Luxor is your favorite city and do you have some special interests about History? - Leia
- I lied about Luxor, never even been there. I meant to go there during my trip to Egypt, but I ran out of time and only made it to Cairo. Im very interested in the history of Egypt and I need to go back there soon. Sinuhe the Egyptian is my favorite book, by the way.

-Do you like any sports? - Gaby, UK
- I know its hard to believe but I try to go to the gym with the Sack as often as I can, I feel a lot better when Im in a good shape. I dont have any favorite sports apart from fishing maybe.

-Are you a romantic person? Have you ever done some stupid, illogical thing for the one you love? - Katya, Russia
- Yes I am but its getting a bit too personal again.

-What is the best way for you to relax? - FunkyPig, Siberia
- Chillin with my family.

-Are you a morning person or do you like to stay up late? - Moa, Sweden
- Im a little bit of both and I also need a lot of sleep so I guess I should make up my mind.

-Which alcoholic drink do you like best? - Lyonette, Slovakia
- It depends on the occasion. I havent been drinking heavily in a long, long time, it gets boring after a while but I still enjoy having a glass of red wine or a beer or even whisky every now and then. Im just fed up being drunk all the time.

-Whats your life motto? - Juliana, Estonia
- I try not to take myself too seriously.

-Which song do you wish to be played at your funeral and why? - Kirpich, Moscow
- Im not there to hear it anyway so it doesnt really matter does it? Or then again, there is this one song by Marduk that would really fit the occasion.

-What is the worst thing you have ever been called by someone? - Moa, Sweden
- When I was in the kindergarten, other kids use to tease me cause I had glasses. Poor me. They called me linssi, its Finnish for lens but I have gotten over it now. I hope.

-What does the tattoo on your right upper arm mean, was it made especially for you? - Karo, Germany + Daniela Kano
- Yes, it was made especially for me but it doesnt have any specific deeper meaning, its just an ornament. You should see the one I have in my left knee. That is as motherfuckin deep as it can get.

-How do you spend your free time and what are your passions? - Kirpich, Moscow
- I like traveling a lot and on the other hand Im a home person. I like to spend time with the people I love.

-When did you have a Funeral of Hearts? -
Karo, Germany
- It has gotten close many times but my heart is still very much alive.

-Do you have a unrealized dream? - Rita Serra, Portugal
- Id like to have a huge sailing boat one day.

-What do you usually drink in the morning? - Manonia, Russia.
- A whole pot of strong espresso coffee.

-If you could work with anyone dead or alive who would it be? - Lisa, USA
- It would be interesting to work with the dead. Especially with the old lady and the child who come to me at night.

-Where would you like to travel? What's your favorite kind of traveling? -Fifi
- There are still many places left for me to explore. I never want to plan things too much beforehand while traveling. Its important to travel in good company too.

-Please, Linde, answer this question. I had argument with my friend for 100 dollars about it. Do you color your hair? - Tananda
- Ok, ok I will, just dont waste your life arguing about my hair. I did bleach a few of my dreads couple of years ago. Hope you won your bet.

-Where the moments in your life, when you wanted to be a girl? - Surup
- No. But sometimes I do feel like a woman trapped in a mans body.

-Whats your favorite book and your favorite movie? - Poison girl, Lebanon
- My favorite book is Sinuhe the Egyptian and I really liked the Harry Potter movies so far.

-What do you eat on your pizza? - Serpent Ride
- Tomato sauce and lots of cheese.

-Who do you think you were in your former life? - Vodka
- I think I havent been incarnating on earth for a while, so enjoy because this is a special occasion.

-Your favorite place for a holiday? - Vixen, Spain
- Nepal really impressed me.

-What's the most exciting event you've ever experienced? - Fifi
- The birth of my daughter.

-What was the most difficult moment of your life? - Atanaska Cholakova, Bulgaria
- The birth of my daughter.

-Give three words with which you would define Finland and Finns. - Paula
- Sorry Paula but arent you being a bit too demanding here?. I could never define Finland or Finns in just three words. And the Finnish people I know are all pretty different so what can I do?

-Do you believe in life after death? - Manonia, Russia
- Some days more than others but I try not to leave anything for the next one. I mean what if it never comes?

-Is there something you couldn?t live without? - Michelle, Slovakia
- I agree with Sakki & Iggy. Everybody needs a real fucking home.

-What did you want to become when you were young? - Ihni, Sweden + Kirpich, Moscow
- A musician.

-When did you get your dreads? Who made them, how long did it take and what made you decide to do it? - Ihni, Sweden + Maria, Sweden + Maja, Croatia
- Ive had dreads for three or four years now I guess. The condition of my hair did the decision for me, with a little help from Ville and Mige.

-What languages do you speak?
- I dont that much but when I do try to stutter something its either Finnish or English

-Do you cook and what is your favorite meal? - Heavenly rapture
- Im trying to learn. I just love to eat. A good meal is anything with a lot of grease and salt.

-Have you ever heard about your Live Journal? - P.G., Russia
- Yes I have, and I think whoever is responsible for it should seek help fast.

-Who is your favorite person from history? - Christina, USA
- Spede Pasanen, a famous Finnish comedian who passed away recently.

-Do you like the cold Finnish weather? - Tacie Engel
- The winter is a bit too long, other than that its perfect.

-What are the places in Helsinki you like? - Alexandra, Romania + Manonia, Russia + Michelle, Slovakia
- My favorite place in Helsinki is my home but if I have to go somewhere I will go to Seurasaari, Uunisaari, Pihlajasaarifor example, or just hang out in a cafe on the shore. In the winter it is better to stay at home.

-Whats the best rumour you?ve ever heard about yourself? - Sabine, Germany
- Is there some rumors about me? I havent heard any.

-Have you ever been arrested? - Sabine, Germany + Kirpich, Moscow
- Yes I have, twice. For drunk driving and burglary.

-Whats your favorite joke? - Sabine, Germany + Starry-eyed baby
- Im the worst joke teller in the world but there is enough comedy in my everyday life to keep me smiling.
The Pivot questionnaire:

-What's your favorite word?
Athens (pronounced with a deep German accent : [aezens]

-What's the word you hate?
Syphilis

-What's the sound you love?
A purring cat.

-What's the noise you hate?
Chainsaw

-What turns you on?
Sincerity

-What turns you off?
Strangers

-What's your favorite curse word?
No on se nyt Saatana!

-Who would be the woman or the man you'd choose to illustrate a new bank note?
My daughter of course

-What's the job you wouldn't have liked to have?
A surgeon

-What's the plant, the tree or the animal you would have liked to be reincarnated in?
An elephant

-Imagine God exists, what would you wish he would tell you after you died?
Welcome my son, now lets take a nap.

Interview by Sandra M.
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