Things you always wanted to ask Fish

[andriyt]

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Edited by the Union team - thanks for the first post, Andriyt!

[Davo]

A few questions if I may:

1. What is the best book to buy about you with regards to the true story (thats if any exist) and are you working on one?

2. Have you ever thought of revisiting some of the material from the remastered version of Clutching at Straws (ie Beaujolais day etc)

3. What has been your facourite gig of the recent tour?

4. Which would you rather: Hibs win the SPL or Scotland the 2012 Euros?

5. Which song of yours do you hate and wish you could wipe from history (both from Marillion days and solo)

that'll keep you going!

[jaysee]

I've nicked this from Inside the Actor's Studio......

1.What is your favorite word?
2.What is your least favorite word?
3.What turns you on?
4.What turns you off?
5.What sound or noise do you love?
6.What sound or noise do you hate?
7.What is your favorite curse word?
8.What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?
9.What profession would you not like to do?
10.If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates?

[JohnSReid]

Dear Fish,

Do you ever have folk send you songs for your albums?

If so, have you used any or considered using any?

[JohnSReid]

Do you have (or have had) any other nicknames?

[Greeny]

Hi Fish, I'm 16 and a huge fan but I cant go to any of your gigs due to the 18+ restrictions, and could have been at your gig at the Cluny if it werent for these, any chance of removing the 18+ restriction?

Thanks, Greeny

[Nick65]

Hi Fish

I am starting a new career managing a band called Blueskin Fever

http://www.myspace.com/blueskinfevermusic

These guys are just on the 2nd rung of the ladder - They've played a few gigs, recorded 3 tracks at a studio, and got a good reception, and I would like them to do more on the pub circuit, to build a loyal following and to get more experience. But what would you recommend to help us all out on our long journey with regards to gigs etc

Cheers

Nick

[dazed]

Fish
The sensitivity,emotion and personal experiences you share through your lyrics and so on stage I think are admirable.Do you find it easy to share them in these ways?

[grauer_mausling]

Hey Fish,
did you know that you have some fans among people more into extreme music (Death & Black metal e.g.)? Musicians like Mark "Barney" Greenway (Napalm Death) and Dan Swanö (Edge Of Sanity, Bloodbath and numerous more) often name you and Marillion not really as an inspiration to their Death/Black metal music but naming your music as some of their faves.
Said Dan Swanö also has two projects which he partly sees as his personal tribute to Marillion/Fish music. These projects are called UNICORN (not active anymore) and NIGHTINGALE.
If you're interested - here are some songs to check out
Of course they don't sound exactly as your music but claim to have at least been influenced.

Nightingale:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lthsea1SpEk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4_-aRcn4KI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkRXs4H2910

Unicorn:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMdQCSRn7VM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vw1t5nUrf6c

[lodgequarrydictator]

A friend and I are great fans of grass roots football and over the last year or two have travelled up from England and discovered the delights of Scottish Junior Football, in particular the Emirates Scottish Junior Cup. Has Fish had much exposure to the Juniors? and if so waht does he think of the Junior game?

[Keith]

Hi Fish,

I wanted to ask you about your acting ambitions. I know you've recently done Electric Man and wondered if you've anything else in the pipeline? I'm a writer and I've got a screenplay I'd like you to have a look at. I could see you as the main protagonist. Would you be interested in taking a look, and if so how would I get it to you?

Saw both of your shows at The Cluny in Newcastle this year - superb.

Thanks

Keith