September 2006

Who played harmonica on I'm A Chollo?
Thanks
Stan Lee's long lost love child

That would be none other than the immortal Chuck Wagon himself.

Hello, I submit to you respectfully:

1. What's with the homo act?
2. Why is Stan so good?
3. Why won’t you cover any of our songs?
4. (Twofold) a- What's your favorite Hamburger Helper?
b- Does the hand in the commercial flip you out?
5. What comes after 5?

Thanks. Love - Bob

Dear Bob, I've elected to answer these questions in reverse.

5. That would be....
4. (Twofold) a- The stroganoff wasn't bad; however my favorite was the blend that included those round cut freeze dried potatoes (I prefer the Dan Quayle spelling). I don't believe they make that style any longer. Shame because the brown gravy in that particular recipe was hambugerrific."
b- I no longer smoke marijuana.
3. Sorry Bob, but Ciaron forwarded me these questions without mention of what band you play with or represent. Therefore... if you are Bob Geldof, you've already saved the world and received a knighthood so please go annoy someone else. If you are Bob Dylan… Well same answer as above (more or less) only DON'T GET ME WRONG I DIG YOUR WORK... I HAVE TASTE... HONEST! If you're... let's say Bob (1) of Devo, don't you think your band's been covered enough? By folks like Tool, who when I think about it, should be locked in a room and forced to listen to Yani records the rest of their lives for participating in such egregious shenanigans. And lastly, if you're Bob Seeger... hmmm that gives me an idea...
2. Why do they call the wind Miriah? Why do birds suddenly appear every time he is near? Why does doo-doo stink? And why are you asking me a loaded question?
1. It’s to confuse and intrigue bisexuals.

Do you have any siblings?

I am the youngest of three boys

What are your favorite pizza toppings?

This one's easy as I can only tolerate pizza about once a year, finding it to be the most bland and mundane of all "fast" foods (if you will) I prefer sausage, onions and olives. Usually... but MUST have crushed red peppers on whatever pizza I'm eating... gourmet pizza not withstanding... just for shits and giggles ( you know the kind with spinach, goat cheese, lobster...that sort-o-thing).

Be honest, have you and Stan ever, you know, experimented together??

Well. Let’s put it this way...there was nothing experimental about it on Stan's part.

Have you had any other jobs besides puppet-wielding rock god?

I washed dishes in a psychiatric hospital when I was 14. These days I'm being of service at an indie movie house in Beverly Hills. Its mind numbingly simple, I can come and go at will, get lots of reading done AND see just about any foreign film in town for free. Down side is... I'm 49 years old...

What is your shoe size?

A perfect 10...Rachel

Do you prefer sweets or salties?

I have a particular weakness for FRESH Mini Reeses Peanut Butter Cups (the wrapper must have a dab of oil on the bottom)...which of course, covers both of these categories admirably.

Thanks for your time ;)
ROCK HARD!
Rachel

Leonard,
Is it true that you're bi-sexual?

Devin Wardlaw

P.S. I'm not trying to be a jerk.

"Lordy... I thought I couldn't spell. And I prefer the term queer bait. But being as you've asked with a spirit of sincerity, I will give you an honest answer to your question. No Devin... I am not bi-sexual. In fact I'm as straight as the day is long. However with This caveat. If I were stranded on a deserted island with let's say, some fine looking androgynous boy with ABSOLUTLY NO HOPE of ever being rescued.. Well... you wouldn't expect to me to just masturbate for the REST OF MY LIFE WOULD YOU? Now don't get me wrong... this dude would have to be EXTREMELY PRETTY. Now that I think about it... a super fine androgynous monkey or wild boar( that I could perhaps shave and then dress up) might do in a pinch as well...not to mention some coquettish yet sassy little pumpkin or melon of some kind… All warm a squishy from sitting in the sun too long... you know the type... good and ripe for action... the kind of melon that seems to beckon... "Hey big boy. Let’s go to hell together. Come on... put it in me... I won't tell a soul... we can pretend I'm that hot looking chimpanzee over there..." I'm sorry...what was the question?

As an admitted (outed?) conservative, what do you think of this administrations "reign of terror"? What do you think of their religious agenda?

Your pal,
Bill

"Oh for fuck sake, Bill. Go ask Green Day."

Leonard, is there any truth in the rumour I have started that you were invited to the marriage of Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles? John Barnett

"There is no truth to this rumor whatsoever. I was invited to the honeymoon though. But demurred for reasons that should be apparent to anyone.

Leonard,

You're a genius. Discuss.

Anon

Btw what’s the word on the new album? Any new material on the horizon?

Dear Anon- Not much to discuss here. The quality of creative genius is often misunderstood yet not as uncommon as many people think. In fact, you can't swing a dead cat around in L.A. without hitting a genius or two. It simply involves the testosterone based (sorry ladies) obsession with idea as opposed to let's say emotion. In answer to your btw...if I'm to make one last Dickies record, work in earnest will not begin until later this year.

Question for the Grey Ghoul:

How many former band members have you personally fired? Do you prefer a one-on-one sit-down or do you write a note? How about doing it in a restaurant or other public place in order to avoid a `scene'? How about Stan? Does he take a different approach to giving people the brush-off?

steve lambert

Dear Steve-We usually take the Good Cop/Bad Cop approach.When that fails we simply point the finger at each other.

Dear Grey Ghoul ~

Having co-wrote the song "He's So Strange", do you feel you had a significant impact in The Go-Go's downfall? (And what really happened to Steven Hufsteter?)
Oh...and thanks for 27 or so odd years of... er... oddness.

Dear Harvey,
I certainly can't take the rap for THAT one. And though the Go-Go's went the way of the 80's, Charlotte Caffey (the main musical force behind that band) is still going strong as ever. Ghost writing for everyone from Courtney Love to what seems like half of Nashville! She's fartin’ though silk Goddammit!! "As for Steven Hufsteter (guitarist/ composer extraordinaire) he's still residing in Hollywood (poor deluded fool!) and continues to compose music for various film and band projects. His list of credits ranges from scoring the cult classic "Repo Man" to other film and TV assignments as well as band projects like "The Shrine" with Xan Cassavetes to "Los Crusados" with Tito Larriva. About a year and a half ago he and I wrote a great song together that will
undoubtedly appear on the next Dickies record (if it ever gets made) I consider him one of my dearest friends and suggest you Google him (eesh… that never sounds right ).

The Grey Ghoul must now retreat behind the broken battlements of Grey Ghoul Manor. Until the sun renounces its kingdom and once again, raven's herald his emergence.
It's been very educational......Regie Satanas

Leonard Graves Phillips
Click here to read the happenings at the previous Grey Ghoul outing...