First&Last The Idlewild and now Birthday Suit singer/guitarist discusses pink socks and white lies
First record you ever bought ‘Do they know it’s Christmas’ single – Live Aid.
Last extravagant purchase you made A set of harmonicas that I’ve never used. First film you saw that really moved you ET. I cried like a wee girl at the end.
Last lie you told I’m busy tonight. . .
First movie you ever went on a date to I’ve never really gone on dates to the cinema as it’s a rubbish place to talk to someone.
Last time you cried When I got married.
First thing you do when you’ve got time off work Talk about all the work I should d be doing. I find it hard to stop. Last great meal you cooked I cooked a mean roast dinner last night.
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First crush Ally Sheedy in The Breakfast Club (before the makeover).
Last book you read I just reread The Great Gatsby.
First great piece of advice you were given Never fib to a fibber. Last time you were star struck Probably meeting Michael Stipe.
Last time someone Last time someone criticised your work It happens all the time unfortunately. Most recently my Dad told me we were too loud at a gig in his village pub. First three words your friends would use to describe you ‘Heard it’s rubbish’ (my catchphrase, apparently).
First word you spoke Apparently ‘Bampi’, which meant grandad.
Last crime you committed I was undercharged at an overpriced restaurant and said nothing. First song at your wedding It was ‘Me and Mrs Jones’ by Billy Paul.
Last time you made an impulse buy and regretted it A pair of pink socks – I’m too old for that. Last song at your funeral ‘Show me the way to go home’ (the ELP version).
First thing you’d do if you ran the country Wait to see if anyone was looking and jump on the bus. First concert you ever attended Sugar at Leeds Town and Country.
First person you’d thank in an award acceptance speech My family.
Last meal on earth – what would it be The sea bass pasta dish at Al Dente in Edinburgh. Yum.
First song you’ll sing at karaoke ‘Stan’ by Eminem (only with Colin [Newton, Idlewild drummer] as a partner).
Last time you exploited your position to get something Probably tickets to some show, Patti Smith I think.
First time you realised you were famous I can’t remember, but I remember my Mum saying she realised when I told her I’d met Hayley Mills at Glastonbury. 2 THE LIST 23 Aug–20 Sep 2012
Last time you bought someone flowers My wife (I can’t remember the date so I should probably do it again). First object you’d save from your burning home Our cat basket (with cats inside, obviously).
Last funny thing you saw online A very old picture of myself with red hair looking like a matchstick. First job Kitchen porter at Harry Ramsden’s fish and chip emporium.
Last person you fantasised about My wife, obviously.
Last thing you recommended to someone An Apple computer, which now means I get calls every day from my dad asking how it works.
First thing you think of when you wake up in the morning I wish I had slept.
Last thing you think of before you go to sleep I wish I could get to sleep. ■ Rod Jones plays Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh, Friday 24 Aug and Nice ‘n’ Sleazy’s, Glasgow, Sat 25 Aug. See thebirthdaysuit.co.uk or facebook. com/thebirthdaysuitband for more info.