I wanted to start off my weekly top ten list with the list of my ten favourite people, but the only problem, is that I don't know what order they're meant to be in. so you figure it out.
Dr. Hunter S Thompson
This man is my idol. He got me out of a bad place. If you have not read anything written by the good doctor, shame on you, it is all literary gold. A prankster with a lust for adventure, and a spirit that never said no. If you need a recommendation, I suggest Hell's Angels; one of his best.
Buy the ticket, Take the ride.
Rest in Peace
Fat Mike
Founder of Fat Wreck Chords, political junkie, family man, Gimme Gimme, and the finest bass player and lyricist in punk rock history (yeah that's right Henry Rollins, Fuck you). Fat Mike started NoFx when he was 16, and damn they were shit, but at the same time it was obvious that greatness was brewing. Hearing their fist album really gave us hope that we may one day be rockstars.
I was wrong. we were crap.
Kate Miccuci
I first heard of Kate when she was on Scrubs, long before the ukulele had become a fashion accessory for hipsters. An awesome actress, comedian, musician, and artist with a heart of gold. I interviewed kate a couple years ago, and she told me stories of her childhood as if we'd known each other for years. genuine, loveable, and fucking hilarious.
Johnny Depp
In a world full of laxative actors, it's good to know that there's one that doesn't give me the shits.
One of the greatest actors of our time; I think the whole heart-throb thing causes him to be overlooked and somewhat underrated sometimes, but seriously, the man is a genius.
Billie-Joe Armstrong
I was in a band when I was younger.
We rocked out to Green Day so much, and so loud. It was awesome.
Not everyone thought so though. we had more than a few visits from the cops, and drove one of the neighbours to insanity. Another neighbour threatened to beat my head in cause he could hear me playing from the end of the road one day. He didn't though... and I didn't stop playing. Nark.
Suzanne Pepperell
My wife.
She inspires me. She supports me. She listens to my rants and puts up with my shit.
I don't know how she does it to be honest. She has definitely earned a place in the top ten.
Tony Mott
This guy takes photos of rock stars. jealous? yeah, me too.
Tony is a photographer who I look up to, and one day it'd be great to shoot alongside him.
I interviewed Tony when he was touring with his latest book. I was meant to get half an hour, but we hung out for the whole day and he spoke at length of touring with the biggest names in music.
Great day. Cheers Mr Mott.
Tim Minchin
THE. FUNNIEST. GUY. EVER.
HERE IS A MAN WHO CANNOT BE WRITTEN ABOUT IN STANDARD TEXT. TO ATTEMPT TO DESCRIBE HIM IN ANYTHING BUT CAPS SHOULD BE CONSIDERED AN INSULT. EVEN THEN IT IS NOT ENOUGH. I'M THINKING SIX FOOT HIGH LETTERS OF FIRE MIGHT BE ACCEPTABLE, BUT EVEN THEN I'M NOT SURE.
A rock and roll nerd who has more talent than that guy you like.
He's awesome, even though he never called me back.
My Mum
The strongest person I know.
She has been through more hardship than most people, but she always comes away with a smile on her face and a story to tell. A talented musician who still frequents the stage after more than thirty years.
I wish I had this much heart.
Nine... That's all you get. To put down ten would finish the list, but I can't do that. There are many more people I need to add, so if I don't finish the list, it's kind of like they all get a spot right?
Or maybe I just want to mess with you.
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