iQ: The Acid

We capture a mental fingerprint of some of our musical and cultural heroes and preserve it in cyber-amber for the wonderment of future generations. This is the Insomniac Questionnaire.

What was your favorite toy as a child?
“Little Professor” from Texas Instruments.

What is the best advice you’ve ever gotten? Did you take it?
Figure out what you are most passionate about, and do that as much as possible. Yes.

What part of your day do you most look forward to?
Walking the dog with my wife in the morning.

What’s the best time you’ve ever had without spending money?
Nature vibes.

What is your most treasured possession?
An autographed copy of The End is Near—the first book I published with Dilettante Press—that is signed by many of the artists featured in it.

What is your favorite word?
Chocolate.

Do you owe anyone an apology?
Anyone who has sent me a Facebook message that got filed in the “other” FB inbox.

When was the last time you were really scared?
Driving during rush hour.

What is the last thing you googled?
Acacia tree.

What’s the last sound you would want to hear before you die?
Ding.

Do you have any recurring dreams or nightmares?
A dream: performing in Iceland.

How do you measure success?
Happiness.

If you could have one magical super power, what would it be?
Fly.

Have you ever had a brush with the paranormal or the supernatural?
I worked as a paranormal news researcher and producer for the TV show Strange Universe when I first moved to L.A. and met some very interesting people. These same people are still being interviewed for Ancient Aliens.

What do you remember about your first kiss?
After school on the steps.

What four words best describe you?
Too legit to quit.

What the last impulsive thing you did?
Bought a new synth.

Do you have a pet?
Bossko. He’s a beautiful blue-nose pit bull.

What is your best personality trait?
Teacherly.

Do you believe in any conspiracy theories or urban legends?
Nicola Tesla stories are the best.

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