Fear is for frightened people. I’m not one of those.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 March 2025 source ↗
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Justin Hawkins
b. 1976
Born in Surrey, Justin Hawkins, 49, wrote music for adverts and played in bands with his brother, Dan. In 2000 they formed the Darkness; their hit singles include I Believe in a Thing Called Love, and they won three Brits and an Ivor Novello before splitting in 2006. Having reformed in 2011, the Darkness toured with Lady Gaga and their 2017 record, Pinewood Smile, became their third UK Top 10 album. On 6 March they start a UK tour and their new album is Dreams on Toast. Justin lives in Switzerland.
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“I would love to go on a date with you, but I’d be too embarrassed.”
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 March 2025 source ↗
Whoever has to use the bathroom after my brother.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 March 2025 source ↗
It’s really, really nice.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 March 2025 source ↗
Cockroach stamper at a dried-flower factory.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 March 2025 source ↗
The main courses are never as tasty as starters. But enough about my sex life.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 March 2025 source ↗
Absolutely nothing.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 March 2025 source ↗
I cried watching the movie Coco with my daughter.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 March 2025 source ↗
A strong work ethic and enough wealth not to need it.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 March 2025 source ↗
A flight from Paraguay to South Africa that went badly wrong. The plane nearly fell out of the sky and the oxygen masks dropped. People were screaming but the pilot saved the day, and then apparently never flew again.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 March 2025 source ↗
Intrusive thoughts and caffeine.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 March 2025 source ↗
The best way to spend time is to waste it.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 March 2025 source ↗
Massive DMT release, your perception of time dilates, you realise you can fly, then it all goes black, and you start again, only this time … you’re a slug.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 March 2025 source ↗
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