From Raul Q: To me you're the greatest performer, singer, lyricist from rock n' roll. Loving your abilities like I do, the fact that you don't have the world wide "suckcess" makes me really sad! Do you think about that often? Are you frustrated like I am about that situation??? M: Not that often. I only get frustrated when I'm broke and I remember all the scumbags who ripped me off in the past. And I do mean past. 2: Knowing the good and the bad side of this spoiled music industry we have, what advices can you give for someone that wants to put a music carreer out? M: Forget it... Or go to a business school (just kidding!). Stay true to yourself. 3: Are you a happy person? If you could change anything related to you what would it be? M: Basically, Yes. Right now, my financial situation. For the better. 4: Do you see the Hanoi guys often? Do you have any regret about the Hanoi times? M: No. No. 5: Do you like the idea of showing your personality in the albums you record? Like, do you think your albums show the way you were felling at the time you recorded it? Because that's the way it sounds to me... M: Yeah, pretty much. Comments: Thanks for the oportunity to ask! Please keep it real and keep doing the things the way you alredy do. You never dissapointed me, that's why you're still a model to me. Thanks for years of inspiration! Love, Light and Respect! Raul P.S.: Thanks to Markku for all the work and great ideas... M: Thanxxx for your support and all. Love, Light & Respect to you too. From Jenni Q: How your hair are so cool always? I've try everything but my hair doesn't stay up. They always "collapse". What should I do? M: Depending on your hair type, find out what works best for you, without too much hassle. Q: Do you love your job? Even when your private life is gone? M: My Art Keeps Me Sane. I'll always keep my private life to myself. Q: What do you think of the fans who talk with you after your gig, for examble? Do you like it? M: I think very highly of them and I enjoy meeting and talking to people very much after the gig. Q: Are you and other Hanoi Rocks guys still good friends? M: No love lost there... From Mikko Comments: RESPECT THE ROCK !!!!! KEEP ON ROCKIN`!!!!!!!!! (Did you know that good guys don´t play r´n´r?????) M: That depends on one's definition of "good guys". Thank You. From Yuki Q: Do you like playing a live in Japan? I expect you'll come in Japan by 21 century!!! M: I love playing in Japan. So do I!!! Q: You live in Finland now, so how do you think about rockn'roll scene in Finland? Or, How do you feel their reaction on your tour? M: A little disappointed... the corporate bullshit has spread here too. My audiences here are usually great. Especially in Helsinki. Q: What do you like any kind brand clothes? M: The brand makes no difference to me. Q: I like harpseal very much. I have known you have a cat whose name is Kyky(Maybe?!). Is she still alive? I like a cat, too. I want to meet her, possible you can. M: My cat's name is Susi. He is alive and well. Q: Do you have any favorite musician recently, expect backyard babies? M: Finnish band "The Cool Sheiks", and the Swedish "Sator". Comments: I always support you!!! My address is; XXXX XXXX JAPAN M: Thanks for your support. Lots of love & respect. Thank You. From Jennifer: Q: What are your makeup secrets??? I gotta know!!! M: Contrary to popular belief I do not wear lipstick. My lips are naturally luscious pink. Comments: I gotta say that i love you so much..and ya gotta belive me when i say i'm not obsessed...and i know ya hear that lots...but i'm for real. You ROCK!!! And your beautiful...i love you. xoxoxoxoxo, ~*Jennifer*~ M: Love to you too, Jennifer*^ Thank You. From Lori Q: When are you coming back to NYC??? M: I don't know for sure yet. Soon I hope. From Wille Q: have you worked with claude from smack? M: No. They opened up for Hanoi at some early gigs in Finland. Q: where the hell do you get your rockin´clothes? M: Not from hell but... anywhere I can find cool stuff. Often Second Hand Shops. Q: Are you a cynical man? M: I'd say I'm cautiously optimistic. Q: when will you do a show where you do only ramones, dead boys, slade, etc. songs M: I came pretty close at The Grand shows in N.Y.C., 1993. I think pretty highly of a lot of my own work too, so I don't think I'll ever do just covers at a gig. Q: are you planning to do a video, i mean a long (1-2h) music video with talk and backstage stuff? M: Sure. One of these days. Thank You.