M+S interview from J17, January 1999 issue


pud stop

Late Lunch's Mel and Sue get stuck in.....

What's better then Christmas Pudding?

Mel:"The Late Lunch band"

Sue:"Stuffing. Matron."

When did you stop believing in Father Christmas?

Mel:"I was 17 - I saw my mum in a red suit and white beard."

Sue:"What do you mean? Father Christmas is real."

Do you try to find where your presents have been hidden?

Mel:"I know where they are - above my mum's wardrobe."

Sue:"No. I like to be surprised by the style of sock I'm given."

What was the worst Xmas present you ever got?

Mel:"An umbrella. I was 14 and cried for the rest of the day."

Sue:"A photo of my double-act partner Mel, from my double-act partner Mel."

Do you leave you're Christmas shopping to the last minute?

Mel:"I'm one of those sad people who shops all year round."

Sue:"Of course - that's the whole point of Christmas Eve."

if you had a reindeer, what would you call it?

Mel:"Don't call me deer."

Sue"Possibly Barbara."

The Queen's Speech, Discuss.

Mel:"I've never seen it. I'm always poleaxed by that time of the day."

Sue:"An old lady with bouffant hair and wooden teeth - great!"

What's your favorite condiment to accompany the turkey?

Mel:"A nude man in a tiny apron."

Sue"Europe. Sorry, I thought you said continent."

What do you make with the leftover turkey?

Mel:"A turkey skeleton"

Sue:"A Millenium Dome model"

Favorite Quality Street?

Mel:"Green triangles, of course!"

Sue:"Purple wrapper - fondant centre with a nut in it. Top."

What do you do if your best mate gives you a crap gift?

Mel:"Punch them in the cake hole, steal their wallet and buy myself something good."

Sue:"Laugh and give it pride of place on my television."

Is Christmas a time for unity, peace and quiet reflection?

Sue:"Yes, but one must also focus in on the real meaning of Christmas - booze, presents and plenty of kip."

Mel:"And satsumas and nuts"

How much is too much when it comes to scoffing mince pies?

Mel:"You can never eat too many mince pies. You can quote me on that."

Sue:"I'd say 4-5 tonnes."

What cartoon clip would you select for the Crimbo edition of "The Wonderful World Of Walt Disney"?

Mel:"Anything with Bugs Bunny in, because Bugs rocks my world."

Sue:"The out-take where Goofy makes a pass at Betty Boop."

What's your tip for working off Christmas stodge?

Mel:"Wear very large, loose clothing and only venture outside after dark."

Sue:"You should wear your Christmas belly with pride. Down with all gymnasiums!"

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