"What can we expect from your second album? Have you concentrated more on the upbeat songs, or have you been doing more ballads?"

Daniel: "We had a very successful tour in 1998, and we found that the up tempo songs worked best for us in a live situation, so the new album has at least half of the songs upbeat and full of energy."

"Have you ever thought about writing a children's lullaby album? My sons, ages 3 and 21 months, get droopy-eyed every time I play IKILY or TMD."

Daniel: As you've noticed from your child's reaction, we don't have to write specifically for the children's market. Our music seems to reach a wide demography."

"When you write a song do you write the lyrics then add the music, or vice-versa?"

Daniel: "This has worked for us both ways ... the majority of the time Darren will (write) a lyric to an instrumental that I have created"

"What do you think about 'manufacturing' a group in an attempt to pick up the Australian music scene?"

Daniel: "We are not particularly into manufactured groups full stop. Darren and I were just lucky enough to cross each others paths and so far have a successful musical career."

"What do you do when you have a "writer's block"?"

Daniel: "Try and detach myself from anything that may involve music... and subtly an idea may come from something as simple as a sitcom theme"

"From CJ: Where did you film the video for "I knew I loved you"? What do you think is the best song you've written?"

Daniel: "The I Knew I Loved You video was shot in Los Angeles in a studio to simulate a New York city subway... I have different favorites at various times. Currently it is a song called THE LOVER AFTER ME."

Darren: "yo yo yo sup..hehehe"

"Another ARIA - are you running out of space on the mantle piece?"

Darren: "Daniel doesn't let me have any... he's got em all... maybe I'll get this one"

"Dan, on behalf of all your net fans, can you please say 'hi and thanks' to Leonie - we really appeciate her!"

Darren: "Now now let's not let Leonie's head get as big as mine haha. She is my best friend actually and sooo funny."

"Are you scared that one day everything will be over for Savage Garden? P.S. I'll never stop loving your music, it's brilliant!"

Darren: "I've got to watch my voice. Sometimes I'm scared that will dry up but I'm not worried about fame ending... as I don't always want to be a 'celeb'"

"Would you ever like to have children? And what would you name them?"

Darren: "I would not feel complete unless I become a father... I love kids...the names? Well last time I told someone that they named their dog after it"

"Darren, when your lips quiver in your music video - Fly you to the moon - its the sexiest thing I've ever seen. So tell me, ARE YOU MARRIED???"

Darren: "Been there, done that not anymore desperately single... hahaha...

"They've come to take me away...I love you... Dan's back... ok"

"Who were the artists to inspire you when you first started out?"

Daniel: "Various artists such as Seal, INXS, Alanis Morrissette, Peter Gabriel, Pet Shop Boys, Tears For Fears etc etc"

"How do you see the future of music with internet and MP3? Positive for artists like you or the opposite?"

Daniel: "I think there is a lot of panic at the moment within record companies with regards to copyright issues and the internet ... ultimately I think it will have to go around in circles before it will benefit us."

"What's it like being labeled 'sexy man'?:)"

Daniel: "We've never really taken into consideration this title, although ... I do have to agree with you, I AM very sexy! lol"

"I know this is a bit of a stupid question but I always wonder about it: what if you REALLY need the bathroom in the middle of playing a concert? I can tell people are gonna yell at me for asking that..."

Daniel: "I have my guitar tech who constantly has an empty water bottle handy at the side of the stage for these very moments ... I've yet to pee in the bottle!"

"Guys, are you just pre-recording the single tonight or any other tracks up your sleeves?"

Daniel: "We are just doing a live performance of the new single I KNEW I LOVED YOU.. .. ... which incidentally ... is available on our brand new album AFFIRMATION, released worldwide on 9th November. (Just thought I'd give it a little plug there)"

"In the music industry is there a rule for people not to come to South Africa, no one ever comes! We have the odd person but no one great like you guys!!"

Daniel: "We had recently spoken to INXS who visited South Africa and said it was fantastic and we should go..."

"What song from "Affirmation" do you think is most "different"?"

Daniel: "GUNNING DOWN ROMANCE. a very bittersweet song... it is extremely intense and a lot more moody than anything else we have ever done"

"Guys, do you know when IKILY will be released here - its been put back at least 3 times and we can't seem to find out."

Daniel: "It is released on the 18th October in the UK"

"You always put all your emotions and feelings in your songs, but are there other ways for both of you to let of some steam if you're down?"

Daniel: "Yes, I guess we have many ways of dealing with emotions... like everybody... becoming reliant on good friends is one way...."

Daniel: "Unfortunately I have to go now. Sony are monitoring this computer and just sent in fraulein jane to take me out in a headlock. Bye guys!"