Steve: "The book I'm reading at the moment is called Dubliners by James Joyce."

DArcy asks: "Which is your favourite song?"

Steve: "Favourite song is Stairway to Heaven."

Mars Bar asks: "Are you a big fan of Top of the Pops. Have you been on before?"

Steve: "We've been on before but I've actually never watched it before. The people here are very nice."

trix asks: "Will you be playing live on TOTP?"

Steve: "Yes, we always play live on tv shows or else we don't do them. We've never mimed and we won't."

Jess asks: "What sort of music did you grow up listening to?"

Steve: "Purely classical music. And punk rock."

Jim Bob asks: "Which bands do you get along best with?"

Steve: "The Doors."

Mark asks: "How is the UK tour going?"

Steve: "It's going very well but not enough people are throwing lighters or money on stage. Or matches. We always need lighters."

Phil asks: "Where do you live now, in England or in America?"

Steve: "All my things are in New York but I live everywhere."

Tom asks: "Are you famous enough that lots of people recognize you when you walk down the street?"

Steve: "Depends on where I am, and if I owe them money. That's why I enjoy living in New York."

Kimmy asks: "What non-musical figures inspire you creatively?"

Steve: "Jesus Christ."

Rodey asks: "Who is the coolest person on earth?"

Steve: "I am, isn't it obvious?"

blower asks: "What do you think of the Colombian government’s objection to the title of your album?"

Steve: "F*** them and their coffee too. I don't drink coffee."

Mark asks: "When you play Sheffield next week, is there any chance you can say hi to Alison? Her husband has just gone to Bosnia for two months and she's been very down. The only thing she's looking forward to at the moment is your gig on the 15th."

Steve: "Yes and make a point to find me."

Beebop asks: "Was it you I saw in McDonalds in Exeter?"

Steve: "Most likely. We've been at every McDonalds in the free world."

guest10 asks: "Do you read the emails that go to your official web page ??"

Steve: "As often as possible."

Mulder asks: "What do you think was your best live show ever?"

Steve: "The two nights at the Olympia in Dublin. About last November. Everything just hit. Not only was everybody on the floor going nuts but the balcony was going nuts. It was like the encore from the first song."

claire asks: "What car do you drive or are you too cool to drive one?"

Steve: "I don't drive a car. I ride a motorcycle because I'm too cool to drive a car."

guest14 asks: "I agree that Steve IS the coolest person on earth!! *G*"

Steve: "Okaaaaaaaaaaaay"

Crewe asks: "What did you do before you started playing music?"

Steve: "Listened to music."

Alia asks: "Do you have any pets?"

Steve: "My dog just died and I feel really bad. It was during the recording of the album and she had to be put to sleep. She was a Siberian Husky. There's a picture of her in the first album. She was 13."

Jill asks: "Have you ever committed a crime and was it fun?"

Steve: "Doing what I do every day is fun."

Farris asks: "What's in your dustbin?"

Steve: "Money and Rolex watches."

Kari asks: "Which band member farts the most?"

Steve: "Skills."

Steve: "Does anyone out there have a light? If you do can you bring it to the studio at Elstree."

thepolice asks: "So - what's with the title of your new album ...are you talking about your heritage or summink?"

Steve: "It's not about our heritage, it's a guarantee that the music is coming from the same three people that made the last album. Nobody's been hired: no producers, no stylists, no nuttin'."

Kari asks: "If you could pick three other members to be in the band from past or present, who would it be?"

Steve: "Dino, Frank and Sammy. The Rat Pack."

/heidi asks: "How do you woo women or do you just stand there until they fall over?"

Steve: "I do not *woo* women."

Mark asks: "You said you need lighters throwing on stage - what about matches, will they do?"

Steve: "Matches are even better. As long as they're unlit at the time of launch."

/missamerica asks: "Do you ever get mistaken for Fun Boy Three?"

Steve: "Only when I had Terry hall's haircut."

Teleri asks: "Do you get a buzz when you play live?"

Steve: "Isn't it obvious?"

Diane asks: ".. When are you going to release the lyrics of the new album ?? The guesses are pretty bizzare !"

Steve: "The lyrics will never be released and it's all about the guesses."

Goblin asks: "Do you ever worry that your songs and image may encourage young people to violence and crime?"

Steve: "No, I don't worry about that. It's the same as a director worrying about a movie doing the same. It's all about art and it's not for everybody."

/missamerica asks: "Do you like Gomez... Don't you thing that their 'Get Myself Arrested' song sounds quite FLC-esque...?"

Steve: "Yes, I like Gomez. Yeah I think Get Myself Arrested does. It's not my favourite song on the album though. I like this mellow one which is just acoustic guitar."

Diane asks: ".. Have you ever had an accident with the pyrotechnics on stage??"

Steve: "No, we are also known as the safe Fun Lovin' Criminals"

Kari asks: "When did you decide you wanted to play drums? You play them great btw!"

Steve: "A long time ago, in a place far far away. And thank you."

issie asks: "What's the coolest drink?"

Steve: "Right now it's Stella because that's what I'm holding."

Steve: "This will be the Fun Lovin' Criminals' last album."

Beebop asks: "Can I have a backstage pass?"

Steve: "Yes."

Diane asks: "..My kids are always moaning when I put your albums on in the car .. I'm still trying to educate them *Grin*"

Steve: "That's your job as a parent."

daisy asks: "If you had a dinner party which 4 people would you invite? What would you cook?"

Steve: "I would find 4 homeless people off the street and cook them whatever they wanted."

Kari asks: "I was astounded at Hueys waste of beer, throwing it on stage, you in England now, you like tea??"

Steve: "He did the same thing in Dublin and was almost booed off the stage."

Diane asks: "Why will it be the last album?????"

Steve: "I have no idea what you're talking about."

daisy asks: "I saw you in Manchester last year and you were fantastic - did you like our minging city?"

Steve: "The gig was great, the people were great, didn't get to see much of the city."

Josie asks: "In the USA you seem to be pigeon-holed as a hip-hop or rap band and people who don’t listen to wrap don’t listen to you whereas in Britain you aren’t really categorized...do you think that’s a fair assessment??"

Steve: "Um, yeah, and?"

Diane asks: "It's my birthday tomorrow .. Wanna come for a beer?"

Steve: "Since it's your birthday tomorrow we'll record another album. just for you."

xavier asks: "What do you make of oasis"

Steve: "Nice blokes."

Steve: "What's a cool new game from play station? I've lost touch since I've been on tour."

100percentenglish asks: "So what's the immediate future for FLC?"

Steve: "Touring. Touring. Touring."

Cecily asks: "Does huey have any really bad habits?"

Steve: "None at all."

Steve: ";-)"

100percentenglish asks: "What do you think of the re-release of Buffalo Gals Stampede? Have you ever tried to breakdance?"

Steve: "I've won many breakdancing competitions but since I broke my foot I just don't have the moves anymore. But I still have the tracksuits."

Kari asks: "are you doin the typing or someone moderating you answers?"

Steve: "ov corce i'm doing the tieping"

Kari asks: "When I come to NYC next, can I look you up?"

Steve: "Sure but I probably won't be there."

xavier asks: "Which is the greatest place you've ever been to"

Steve: "Dublin, Ireland."

tim asks: "Where are the others? - Have you had a row?"

Steve: "They're both in a smoke-filled room right now."

Diane asks: "How old are you all ?"

Steve: "We're all in our teens."

Cecily asks: "Would you say you were a stereotypical drummer - a lil bit duh!"

Steve: "I would say I'm a hi-fitypical drummer."

Schmoovey asks: "Know any good jokes Steve, or bad ones :-)"

Steve: "A duck goes into a shop and says can I have a can of coke. The shopkeeper says that'll be 50p. The duck says that's ok, just put it on my bill."

Fiona asks: "Where is the worst place you've been?"

Steve: "That's a very negative question."

Kari asks: "Do you believe in life other than that on this planet?"

Steve: cYes, of course. I consider most of my friends from another planet."

KIM asks: "SO WHOS THE MOST TALENTED OUT OF ALL OF YOU"

Steve: "Skills. And STOP YELLING AT ME!"

beeb: "That's all we've got time for ... here's Steve with his final farewell ..."

Steve: "I love you all! I miss you all, and I hope to see you all very very soon. Be good to yourselves. Be true to yourselves... Have a good time all the time. That's my motto, Marty."