FirstWord JOHN FAMIGLIETTI
We asked David Shrigley what he was looking forward to this fortnight and he said Health playing at The Arches (see page 61). Here the band’s bassist/ screamer/percussionist and sometimes video director, John Famiglietti (circled), answers our Q&A, and talks about horse rental, beef jerky and having it bad for Shamu the Whale
First record you ever bought The Stooges – Fun House. First film you saw that really moved you A Clockwork Orange.
Last lie you told ‘I don’t have any STDs’. First movie you ever went on a date to Knocked Up.
Last time you cried Ten minutes ago.
First thing you do when you’ve got time off work ‘Work’? Last great meal you cooked Smoked salmon on celery purée.
Last extravagant purchase you made Rented a horse.
First crush Shamu.
Last book you read The Greatest Show On Earth: The Evidence For Evolution by Richard Dawkins.
First great piece of advice you were given ‘If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’. Last time you were star struck Hasn’t happened yet. But I also haven’t met anyone super famous.
First thing you’d do if you ran the country Tax religion, legalise drugs.
Last meal on earth – what would it be Life-sized mould of myself made of beef jerky. First song you’ll sing at karaoke ‘I Did It’ – Dave Matthews Band.
I made a fan buy me a beer last week. Yesterday. Rowing machine.
First time you realised you were famous I am? First concert you ever attended Phish.
Last time someone criticised your work Probably a minute ago on some internet forum. First three words your friends would use to describe you ‘John is very . . .’
Last time you bought someone flowers One year ago.
First thing you think of when you wake up Where am I? Last thing you think of before you go to sleep Death.
Last time you exploited your position to get something
Last time you made an impulse buy and regretted it ■ Health play The Arches, Glasgow, Mon 30 Aug.
WeLike Festival special: the things making our August just that little bit better
■ And now the end is near, and so we face the final curtain. . . More upsetting than the departure of all that festival culture though, is the large van-sized-hole in our lives
where the Well Hung and Tender burger van used to be. No more late night German sausage guys either, and farewell to the Favorita pizza slice people. Just go, little mini ice cream tubs, don't turn around, you'll only see our hearts breaking. Although our fast food options will dwindle dramatically as the festival packs up its dressing-up box and leaves town for another year, on the plus side, we do like being able to sit down on public transport again. And roam the streets, free from fear of
flyer assault. (See page 12 for more on that). As September approaches, we also realise how much we like to sleep. That's right, slumber, welcome back old pal. You've been gone too long . . .
2 THE LIST 26 Aug–9 Sep 2010