Singer Kyle Falconer from Dundonian indie rock outfit The View waxes lyrical about boozing, Paul McCartney and Pulp Fiction
What was the first record you ever bought? TLC's 'No Scrubs'. I still love it!
When was the last time you were chatted up? I was chatted up last night by a fan.
First film you saw that really moved you?
Ouentin Tarantino's Pulp Fiction. It is still a landmark film in my ()[)|lll()ll.
What was the last lie you told? I told my lvium that I am gonna stop drinking.
What was the first movie you ever went on a date to? I've never been on a date.
When was the last time you cfied? I cried last week.
What is the first thing you do when you’ve got time off work? Get bevvied up. Doesn't everyone?
What was the last great meal you cooked?
T hat would have to be macaroni cheese; it is the best meal ever.
What was the last extravagant purchase you made? A hot air balloon ride.
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Who was your first crush? Geri Halliwell. In that UK flag dress. obvrously.
What was the last book you read?
Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson. One of our songs on the new album has elements of it...
What was the first great piece of advice you were given? Don't do drugs.
When was the last time you were star struck?
When I met Paul McCartney. What a legend.
What is the first thing you would do if you ran the country? I would legalise weed.
What would your last meal on earth be? Macaroni cheese.
What is the first song you would sing at karaoke? ‘I Iotel California' by The I agles.
When was the last time you exploited your position to get something?
VIP Oasis tickets. Our producer. Owen Morris. produced their best albums so we managed to blag free tickets.
When was the first time you realised you were famous?
When our assistant said it. I said ‘Am I fairiotis’?'
When was the last time someone criticised your work?
I don't remember criticisms; they only bring you down.
What are the first three words your friends would use to describe you?
ADI-ID. OK. that's tour words!
When was the last time you made an impulse buy and regretted it?
You should never regret!
What was the first concert you ever attended?
Ocean Colour Scene. Ihat was a very l()rig; illll(3 £l(]().
When was the last time you bought someone flowers? I ast week for a special someone.
What’s the first thing you think of when you wake up in the morning?
Ihe Beatles.
What is the last thing you think of before you go to sleep? Getting married to Stevie Nicks in her prime.
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