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Nickname:
Benny.(it's the only thing that's ever stuck) Maybe Captain Trips.

Star Sign:
Cancer(home body dullards)

Where were you born?
Well heeled Brighton.

Where did you grow up:
Morington peninsular. Home of bongs, scrags and general good times.

What posters did you have on your wall as a kid:
A lot of Bmx stuff as a 10 to 12 year old; go Stu Thompson. Then Undeerground/goth action all the way. A lot of Birthday Party stuff.

The best autograph you ever got:
Bea smith from Prisoner.

The worst job you've had?
Phone Canvaser. I was close to suicide.

Fave Drink:
Good single Malt(you can take the boy out of brighton). Bourbon is for people who can read.

Fave Sport:
Footy.

Fave Team:
Lions.

Fave TV Show:
Sopranos. Soap for boys.

Fave Film:
Double indemnity. Billy Wilder is an untouchable god.

Which cinematic character do you relate to the most:
Jack Nicolson, five easy pieces. The middle clas dilemma. Am I authentic?

You're dating Labor politician Julia Gillard, where do you take her?
I don't date right wing monsters.

First LP you bought?
Hit wave 78. green vynil. Dread lock holiday was the selling point.

An LP discovery that you're recommending to people?
Luna: rondavou. A beautiful swansong...criminally over looked...by the kind of scenster fuckwits who think the artic monkies are exciting.

Fave LP of all time?
beggars banquet. harsh, beautiful, druged soaked(in a great way) Genius. And so much more so when you see what's ahhepend since.

Who would you like to cover of one of your songs?
Karen Black.

A song that has made you cry?
Morphine, Never going to see you again. Hearkbreaking..

What's a song you love that could be deemed a guilty pleasure?:
I love Madonna doing Ray of Light. Ditto beautiful stranger. But I aint guilty. that's too white/anglo for me.

Lyric To Live By’?
You're an idiot babe, it's a wonder that you still know how to breath.

Favourite Pebbles Song?
Black sun ensomble.(dig the spelling!)

Fave Book?
The comic "black Hole" by Charles Burns.

Last book that you read?
See above.

What historical figure has most captured your imagination?
Abbie Hoffman. Angry and funny.

If Sand Pebbles was a fruit, what type of fruit would it be:
Fruit is for weaklings. I only eat veggies.

Ultimate gig:
Cale era velvets.