** WarrenZevon has entered the room. Jae: Hi Warren slick: Congrats on your new release! WarrenZevon: Howdy thanks! Jae: what do you think of all your fans web sites? WarrenZevon: it's flattering! WarrenZevon: I could say more but I won't, as they know.. Ashley: Howdy, WZ. Whatever happened to that pilot you did, and how's the acting career going in general? WarrenZevon: AShley: Everytime I get a new tv show, it's canceled so fast, that I'm younger when I get the news Jae: are you involved with your site? WarrenZevon: My website is in the family Dec: Now who is the creator of "Old Velvet Nose"? WarrenZevon: Dec: J.D.Souther, indirectly. WarrenZevon: the photo is by Jimmy Walktel, the phraase is from J.D. Alison: why did you choose to work primarily by yourself in the making of this new record? What ever happened to Waddy Watchel? WarrenZevon: Alison: I felt that I needed to make a folk-type album, becasue I am usually forced by circumstances to play alon, so I wanted to make an album that I could play by myself without disappointing the audience, and I like folk music WarrenZevon: See the previous answer about Waddy re. Neil Young on the road... Bill_SigmonType: Ok, guess I'll start. Warren, Hi, thanks. I gave Life'll killya a 1st time listen today; i like it, and am sure I'll grow to love it. 2 questions:Who or what is Porcelain Monkey about, and 2, at least when you come to play in phoenix, I'd love to hear gridlock;somehow left off the michael douglas movie, of which name i can't recall walking tall [ed. Falling Down], or close to that. WarrenZevon: Porcelin Monkey: i think I should answe r the question for someone who has listened tot he record more than once, becasue it will be funny for them. WarrenZevon: I hope you grow to love it. donna: where'd you find the groovy print of the king and the monkey in the booklet of Life'll Kill Ya? WarrenZevon: King and the monkey: Lord Rodchester's Monkey - a bio by Grahme Greene, and we don't know where the province is... Dec: When you are writing a new song what comes first the music or the lyrics? WarrenZevon: Dec; an idea for the lyrics comes first. Ashley: The reviews for the new album have been fairly stellar...probably the best since Excitable Boy. Are you happy that you waited so long between albums, what are your expectations for the album, and how's it to be on a smaller independent label? Oh, and happy birthday. WarrenZevon: Ashley: about the time between albums - I waited until I wrote eleven songs... WarrenZevon: on the smaller label: It's Danny Goldberg's label, and it doesn't seem any smaller...except that everyone on the label is happy about the record, in other words, the office is as nice, but they seem to like me. sofar WarrenZevon: On expectations - none and no long range plans. ever_thought_of: Ever thought of movies?Life of Harry Crosby perhaps? WarrenZevon: Harry Crosby - Black son? WarrenZevon: Playing him? ever_thought_of: yes! WarrenZevon: How about the life of David Crosby? ever_thought_of: almost as interesting Ashley: You could impregnate lesbians! Alison: do you ever feel commercially slighted even though your critical acclaim is widespread? WarrenZevon: Critical acclaim: No, it is not being rich - not a personal problem. donna: who are those fellas singing on fistful of rain? WarrenZevon: Fistful of rain: Studio singers that sang with me on the letterman show years ago, guys that I know in NY, and that's where we recorded. ever_thought_of: Do you ever see Danny Dugmore these days? WarrenZevon: Danny dugmore -he's a nashville cat - I see him when I go down there. Alison: thank you for writing Accidentally like a Martyr - do you feel weighed down by the universality of liveable tragedy? WarrenZevon: Alison: You're welcome...I'm trying to think of a Schoepenhaur gag. WarrenZevon: I'd love to play tel aviv, but it;s not up to me... WarrenZevon: if I can stay with you I might just go anyway! Goldenrod: Were you thinking about Barabbas when you wrote "Desperadoes Under The Eaves," or did J.D. Souther pull that out of his ear? WarrenZevon: Goldenrod: It was JD Souther's observation... Goldenrod: I ask because of the Biblical imagery. ever_thought_of: do you ever feel weighted down by your glasses?ever tried contacts? WarrenZevon: I've tried contacts, but I look so much like Nick Nolte without glasses that my songs lose their ironic texture. Ashley: Will Dr. Babyhead be in residence on this tour? WarrenZevon: Dr. babyhead will not be in residence on this tour. Denise: I love "Hostage-O" Do you find it frustrating to songs like this described as morbid? WarrenZevon: Denise: I really don't care. Alison: do you like Nietzsche? WarrenZevon: Alison: No, I like Schoepenhaur, but I don't believe him. WarrenZevon: Trick answer. donna: were you annoyed or amused or both by people's giggly response on the last 2 tours to your covers of From a Distance and Back in the High Life WarrenZevon: Donna: again, I really don't care. ever_thought_of: ever see the grateful dead cover werewolves? WarrenZevon: jae: i've heard them do it, but not in person. Denise: When will you be back in Colorado? WarrenZevon: on Colorado: maybe in late march/early April, I guess... Jae: how about Reno, EVER? WarrenZevon: On reno; Believe it or not I mentioned that city to my agent today. Haven't been there since Boom boom mancini's last fight. Dec: Will we see another live Cd like "Learning To Flinch" in the future? WarrenZevon: It seems so, but it's a radio set. WarrenZevon: On live CD: I should think so. WarrenZevon: A live CD anyway. Goldenrod: Cool! Bill_SigmonType: what do you do to stay in shape? WarrenZevon: on staying in shape: What do YOU think? dlcType_your_na: Does your previous drinking life still influence your songwriting? I'm thinking of "Accidently like a martyer." WarrenZevon: On previous drinking: Only to the limited extent thatmy experiences are reflected in my songs. Ashley: Any new collaborations planned with Carl Hiaasen? I'm just picturing you doing "Skink's Love Theme" in his next movie. WarrenZevon: Ashley: Whenever I can talk Carl into it. I don't want to take away from his novel and column writing time. Dec: How do you feel when you are recognized on the streets by wild fans who just can't get it that they met Mr. Bad Example himself WarrenZevon: Dec: I take it in stride Denise: Do you ever peruse the alt.music.zevon newsgroup? Goldenrod: Or go to any of the devotional websites? WarrenZevon: I like the Backstreet boys...yeah, right Denise: Nsync too? Goldenrod: Britney! Bill_SigmonType: have you any recent contact with leonard cohen?You and he would make a very enjoyable collaboration. WarrenZevon: On Lenard Cohen: Don't know him dlcType_your_na: Would you be happy to be thought of as a Lou Reed type icon? WarrenZevon: On Lou Reed: I really don't care WarrenZevon: I don't care how people think of me, but I like Lou reed. Dec: Is there any chance that you play "It's Never Too Late For Love" on your tour - and what's by far more important - has this jewel any chance to be on a forecoming live cd? WarrenZevon: On It's Never too late For Love: No, No and No. Forgive me. Denise: Will there be a Steinway concert grand on the tour with you? WarrenZevon: Not in this life with that Steinway. ever_thought_of: have you had dinner yet? WarrenZevon: haven't had dinner yet tonight Goldenrod: That picture of the skeletons that pops up on the new CD and that's also on Quiet Normal Life -- what is that picture? WarrenZevon: GOldenrod: Itrs a detail of the Triumph over death By breugeal. Goldenrod: Thanks. Dec: What kind of books do you read besides those of Carl I mean WarrenZevon: On Books: at this moment I am reading Akira Yoshimora, the poet George Seferis WarrenZevon: He's a modern greek poet donna: once along time ago in an interview you said you were disinclined to write without a contract or a deadline, but obviously that's changed with this record, since you wrote most of the songs while not under contract...do you find that you're more self-disciplined or self-motivated in recent years? WarrenZevon: Donna: Good question. WarrenZevon: Donna: I'm not more or less disciplined, but I found that i was not able to not write. Bill_SigmonType: Is Phoenix in the plans this tour? Great "gig" turning lots of folks on to youat the hockey game a few weeks back. WarrenZevon: On Phoenix: I hope so and the game was a lot of fun... dlcType_your_na: Do you enjoy playing with the Late Show band or is it primarily for marketing purposes? WarrenZevon: I like playing with the late show band...the show itself is much more spontaneous than you think... Denise: Were you worried Dave would throw you a curve when you were guesting as bandleader? WarrenZevon: Dave DOES throw curves! Denise: You seemed to recover quickly though. Dec: Do you feel somewhat embarrased that a lot of people just seem to know you because of "Werewolfes Of London" - which is a quite nice song but nothing more - Although you have so many other great songs that would deserve to be played all night long? WarrenZevon: Dec: On Werewolves - I really don't care! Dec: Is there any chance to get hold of partitions of such songs as Play It All Night Long and all those other great piano songs of yours. Maybe they could be included on the website or something like that. Dec: Offered I mean WarrenZevon: Do you mean scores, Dce? Dec: Yeah sorry - scores I mean. Those chords on the fan pages are quite ok but they don't do the job. WarrenZevon: Dec: They won't be offered by me! WarrenZevon: I would have to realisticly do them myself , and I think you would prefer that I work on new songs... WarrenZevon: "you have to sell lots of records to have songbooks." Dec: I have almost knotted my fingers trying to play those solos of Play It All Night Long. WarrenZevon: Nobody can play like David Linley but David Linley Goldenrod: Where did the title *Transverse City* come from? I have often wondered what the meaning is. If you don't mind. I feel kind of rude just firing questions at you like this. WarrenZevon: Golden; It came to me in an airport somewhere when I looked at a sign and it said Traverse City, Michigan. Goldenrod: Yeah, I thought that might be it -- but is there significance, or did you just think it sounded cool? donna: do you own a theremin? or did you rent/borrow it? is it hard to play? WarrenZevon: Donna; No, it was at the magic shop in NYC and I am sure it would be hard too play well.... dlcType_your_na: Do you have negative feelings about lawyers? Several references have appeared in your songs. WarrenZevon: On Lawyers: There aren't several referances.I rely on my attorney-he looks like George Clooney. Denise: Do you think you might sing "Mutineer" for us on the tour? WarrenZevon: maybe in private.... Denise: Mutineer in private? WarrenZevon: yes, in private WarrenZevon: Gotta go, Alex, please thank everyone,... WarrenZevon: My ride's here.