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Issue #343

‘I’m eighteen and I don’t know what to do with my life. Do you think this poem is any good?

I’m a tree made of ...’

Issue #342

‘I recently read a fascinating article in Smithsonian Magazine titled “The Secret Life of Cormac McCarthy.” The article discusses his personal Library—which contained a staggering 20,000 volumes! [ ] A quote from ...’

Issue #341

‘75 QUESTIONS No. 5

I’m disappointed (with 50 Questions No. 4) that you only answered once with “go fuck yourself.” What’s up with that? Were the 50 questions rigged? It’s ...’

Issue #340

‘I’m originally Afro-Caribbean man from London living in Melbourne for the last 12 yrs as I met an Australian in Vauxhall, London, fell in love and here I am separated (...’

Issue #339

‘Today I went to Brighton for a day trip. I am a German exchange student staying in Eastbourne. As I am pretty much the same age as Arthur was at ...’

Issue #338

‘Describe your day (please)’

Issue #337

‘I’ve had several disagreements with friends about where you stand on things. Where do you…stand?’

Issue #336

‘What did you do on your holiday?’

Issue #335

‘One of the pivotal moments of my early 20s was seeing you perform at Enmore Theatre, Sydney. My now wife stood me up for that performance, and I have always ...’

Issue #334

‘Do you have father figures?’

Issue #333

‘50 QUESTIONS No. 4

Will you please do another 50 yes/no/I don’t know/go fuck yourself answers? Love you.’

Issue #332

‘Is changing your mind about things a sign of weakness? Sometimes, it feels that way.’

Issue #331

‘It’s been ten years since your son Arthur died. What have you and Susie learned in those years?’

Issue #330

‘This is a question about music not death or anything like that, (have you ever started writing a song and said screw it I can’t figure out the middle ...’

Issue #329

‘The latest concerts I’ve seen have been so intense. What do you do to prepare for your performances?’

Issue #328

‘How’s your relationship with Morrissey?’

Issue #327

‘I think it’s incredibly challenging to bring a child into the world in this day and age. Are you a natalist?’

Issue #326

‘Just for fun, I have a few questions about movies that I would love to hear your answers to.’

Issue #325

‘I’m still reeling from the Seattle show at the Paramount – best show of my life. Now the tour is over, how do you feel? I can’t imagine.’

Issue #324

‘What do you make of Nicolas Cage saying in the Guardian that he gets mistaken for you daily? Do you get mistaken for Nicolas Cage?’

Issue #323

‘My dad died suddenly and unexpectedly. We moved and only saw him for two weeks of what turned out to be his last year on earth. Now I feel like ...’

Issue #322

‘When you say, “I love you, too,” back to fans at concerts, what do you mean by that? How can you love a total stranger?’

Issue #321

‘A lovely Sunday morning today. I don’t know why. What did you do?’

Issue #320

‘I’m a dick sometimes and embarrass myself. Love you x’

Issue #319

‘Do you think it’s ok to be paid shit tons of money for your ability to make a dress? kick a ball about? Paint a picture? Make some music? ...’

Issue #318

‘How do you manage to balance your creative life with your family commitments? I’ve been a ‘hobby’ painter for years, but since the first COVID lockdown, I have taken ...’

Issue #317

‘I was recently listening to Skeleton Tree and realised all these years I’d misheard one of your lyrics. I always heard…’but the echo comes back EMPTY.’ This line ...’

Issue #316

‘My best friend recently said something that felt really spiteful to me. It was so unnecessary and mean and I feel just so wounded. I am furious at my friend. ...’

Issue #315

‘I love the Red Hand Files. However, a little bit of frivolity and trivia is always welcome among the deep and serious subjects. What I’m keen to know, therefore, ...’

Issue #314

‘Joy is hearing the French horn in your song ‘Joy’. This song resonates deeply with me after I lost my mother at age 11 and because my mother never heard her ...’

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