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Various religions suggest that there's a "special" hell for certain sins (hurting children, being cruel to animals, using the word "blog" as a verb, etc). Who else needs a "special" hell?
Nick Bailey: I think a special hell should be set aside for people with bad manners.
Haha, I just have such a problem with seeing people eat with their mouths
open, or burp in restaurants. Having good manners is way important!
Due to poor financial planning, you've got to eat for an entire week on only US$10. What do you buy, food-wise?
Nick Bailey: Haha, funny that you ask this. I think we have actually lived out this one....
Eggs, pasta, pasta sauce, tortillas and cheese. There's a little variety and
you can certainly make it last for the price!
What's the biggest misconception that people have about you?
Nick Bailey: That because I play in a band I live a party life. Hah! It's way more work
and pressure than a lot of people realize. Not just sex drugs and rock and
roll, haha...
What's the worst injury you've ever suffered for your art (i.e. second degree burns from shorted-out mic, broken leg from failed stage dive)? Tell us about it.
Nick Bailey: I had to have a cyst the size of a golf ball removed from my lower back,
caused by excess sweating, mainly coming from live shows. It bothered me
all the time on the road before the operation and I was forced to defy the
tour stereotype and had to shower every day. Once I got it removed we had to
take off like two months from the road. Not fun!
You've got unlimited funding and technical expertise to make and IMAX movie on the topic of your choice. What do you choose? Describe the obligatory vertigo-inducing camera shot that makes the entire audience clutch their stomachs.
Nick Bailey: I would make an IMAX film on riding the elements with a look at
skateboarding, surfing and snowboarding. There would be tons of rad camera
shots but the opening scene would follow a skateboard down a busy street
into the ocean riding a surfboard on a huge wave then into the snow down a
huge snowcovered mountain, all at super fast speeds ending abruptly in a
raging fire! That would look so cool!
You've locked your car keys inside the tour van and don't have AAA. How do you get the door open?
Nick Bailey: Haha. We've done that before too! Get a wire coat hanger and rip through the
rubber surrounding one of the doors and try to pull the locking button with
the hanger. If that doesn't work, beat up whoever locked the keys in the
car!
Ever find useful stuff in the garbage? Describe your best-ever dumpster find and how you used it.
Nick Bailey: One time I found a guitar case sticking out of a dumpster behind some
club... I still use that case!
In the UK, trying to kill the Queen is still technically a capital offense. If the Queen tried to commit suicide and failed, could she be sentenced to death? Explain.
Nick Bailey: No! But she should have her crown taken away. Suicide should be illegal in
any situation. It is the most selfish crime you could possible commit. If
the Queen tried to kill herself she should be punished and does not deserve
to represent or have the respect of anyone.
If you were a 50ft high Tyrannosaurus Rex, would you use your powers for good or evil? Who would you go after first?
Nick Bailey: I would use the powers for good for sure, so I guess I'd just be on call
for whatever good cause needed my height. I would see how far out into the
ocean I could walk, that would be crazy!
You've decided to write a musical. What's it about and who's the star?
Nick Bailey: My musical would be about rising above the ghetto in LA and following your
dreams. I would have Skye Sweetnam as the star cause she's hot and damn she
has a good voice.
What's your favorite board game? Why do you like it?
Nick Bailey: Candyland, 'cause it was so much fun to play growing up.
Everyone likes at least one cheesy/crappy song that totally kills their cred. What's yours?
Nick Bailey: I like a lot of cheesy songs -- I don't know where to start. Haha. Maybe
"Escape" by Enrique Iglesias... it's on the radio right now.
The standard touring vehicle is always a beat-up van. What has been the worst/weirdest method of conveyance you've had to use on a tour?
Nick Bailey: Holding my head out the window in the middle of winter to change lanes when
we got in an accident and broke the driver side view mirror off...
What was the best meal you were supplied by a tour venue? What was the worst?
Nick Bailey: Warped Tour catering is the bomb! That and the metal chef at bottom of the
hill in San Fran. Worst meal is when we don't get anything.
Will it ever truly be possible to "rock the vote", or will apathy, indifference and laziness always triumph over activism?
Nick Bailey: I think the idea of Rock The Vote is cool and will only keep influencing
young people. As long as musicians keep an emphasis on voting, a noticeable
difference in rock generation ballots will occur.
You discover a new disease, "(Your name here)'s Syndrome". What are its symptoms? What is the cure for "(Your name here)'s Syndrome"?
Nick Bailey: Donkey's syndrome. Caused by lack of sleep, girlfriend problems or general
bad days. Cures are deep breaths, music and sunshine.
You want to cry? I'll give you something to cry about. What would you like to cry about?
Nick Bailey: My computer just crashed and its such a pain to set everything back
up... Bummer.
If you could watch one historical event re-enacted by a cast of chimpanzees, which one would it be, and why?
Nick Bailey: Maybe Chris Columbus finding North American shores for the first
time. Something about an ape on a boat in an old school explorer get up
seems hilarious to me!
What is the coolest tattoo you've ever seen (and don't choose one of your own)?
Nick Bailey: Any tattoo on the stole your woman guys. They have rad tattoos from crazy
creatures to Jenna Jamison!
How long after an unopened gallon of milk's "use-by" date has passed would you be willing to use it?
Nick Bailey: A couple days. I don't take chances with old milk -- if it looks chunky, it's
probably funky.
What is the most unusual item you've thrown up on/in?
Nick Bailey: On the outside steps of my friend's apartment on my 20th birthday. I'll never
avoid a toilet again.
Do you prefer the term "underwear" or "underpants"? What does that say about you?
Nick Bailey: Underwear. Underpants sounds too old school.
You've been asked to submit an anecdote or "tip" to a book called Everything I Need to Know About Life I Learned On Tour With My Band. What do you tell them?
Nick Bailey: Start every day with a good attitude. Don't let the little things in life
bring you down.
What basic freedoms are you prepared to give up in exchange for your and your family's safety?
Nick Bailey: Wow, that's tough, I'm all about family so to keep us safe' whatever it
takes.
Due to a breakthrough in technology, it's possible to learn any skill, no matter how complex, pretty much instantly, by uploading the information directly into your brain (yes, like in The Matrix). Unfortunately, you can only do it once. What skill would you learn, and why?
Nick Bailey: I would learn to fix cars so I wouldn't have to worry about breakdowns or
crooked mechanics, and all my friends could come to me!
Not to be morbid, but let's assume that (a) you've died, and (b) you filled out an organ donor card and potential recipients are lining up. Which part of your body do you think will be most sought-after? Are there any bits no-one will want?
Nick Bailey: I'd be happy to donate whatever anyone needed. I don't know, I think my
pancreas is good to go, could you ever really know? No one would want my
liver! Haha, just kiddin'.
A long-lost possession has turned up on Ebay, and you're prepared to pay much more than it's worth just to finally get it back. What is it? Why is it worth so much to you?
Nick Bailey: My old CD collection that was stolen from the van on tour. I'd been
collecting those CDs since I was like 10 years old.
You've been given the resources and financial backing to create a new satellite TV network that caters specifically to your tastes and the tastes of people like you. What's it called, and what does it show?
Nick Bailey: It would be called TRY LOOK TV. It shows the Weather Channel, Food Network,
Travel Channel and music videos.
There are literally hundreds of euphemisms for masturbation. What's the best one you've heard?
Nick Bailey: Playing the skin flute. We always say we have a fifth member that plays it. Haha!
Which is worse: downloading an album and burning copies for five friends, or shoplifting one physical copy of the same CD from an overpriced national retailer? Explain your answer.
Nick Bailey: Hmmm, I guess shoplifting, cause that's breaking the law. The
downloading doesn't bother me so much cause it helps your band get known,
and that's rad! Most bands make their money in merch anyway so a few less
royalties shouldn't matter that much as long as kids are still coming to
shows! If someone downloads our stuff, as much as we encourage them to buy
it, I kinda hope they show it to friends and get other people stoked. So
yea, stealing from a store seems way worse.
A few years ago, anal sex was still taboo; nowadays it's trendy. What will be the next major sexual taboo to fall?
Nick Bailey: I have no clue. I'm never ahead of the sexual trends. If I find a
girl who enlightens me I'll be sure to let you know.
What, in your opinion, is the best book ever written? And why?
Nick Bailey: The Bible. Whether you believe it or not, it's a good list of morals to live by.
The USA needs a universal healthcare system. So far, no President has gotten anywhere near implementing one. Why do you think they keep failing? (Bonus: Outline your own plan for universal healthcare in 100 words or less.)
Nick Bailey: There are so many people and so many medical conditions that it must be nearly
impossible to line up a universal healthcare system. I have no idea where to
start setting one up.
Right this very second, what are you most looking forward to, and why?
Nick Bailey: I'm looking forward to playing with Acceptance in San Diego tonight, cause we're on tour with them and driving to the show right now!
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