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Pete Varcoe
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39 Questions with Pete

Full Name:
Peter Varcoe
Date of Birth:
15th of February
Place of Birth:
Bethlehem ( hospital in melbourne, now demolished)
What's the funniest thing to happen to you whilst being in a band:
Getting away with it, and not having rotten vegetables hurled at me
Who inspires you right now?
The desire to keep making music as time steals, and greys, my hair
Best place you ever played in a band:
Australia
Who would you like to work with?
Anyone who doesn't like to tell me what to do
Favourite Food:
Indian
What movies do you like to watch?
Super 8 ones
What about TV shows?
Call me the quizmaster
If you could ask one question of any artist, living or dead, what would it be and to whom would you ask it?
To Mama Cass… why didn't you give half your sandwich to Karen Carpenter?
Your dream job:
Being a muso , a gardener, and a stay home dad. Hey, I'm doing my dream!
The most flattering rock moment you’ve had:
Having our CD titled after one of my songs
Your sleeziest Rock moment:
I don’t do sleaze…………..
The best band you know of that no one else knows of is:
The rezzillo's
Top five things to do before your children put you in a home: 
Travel, pay off house, stay young, don't lose marbles, keep it f#$@ing together man……
Best cure for a hangover?
Don’t think about it and get on with what you gotta do
Philosophy to live by?
Love
What is sexy to you?
Love
What would the manager from your first job say about you?
He wouldn't remember me, but I remember him, the bastard
Tell us about your first gig? Pathetic? Amazing?
Forgettable, but a learning curve
What’s more important: girth or length?
Is that supposed to be a philosophical question? If so I need more time……..
What’s your favorite personal defect? 
Can't roll my r's
Where do you go to find new music?
Hammock with my eyes shut
Veggie burger with a side of steamed broccoli or meat lover’s pizza
Both, shit I'm hungry
If you could be reincarnated, what would you like to come back as?
Dunno really, maybe a bat
Would you boink Paris Hilton?
Would certainly flirt, but might have to let her down gently, as I am married
What was your first love?
Cant remember
Do you ever wish you were a kid again?
No 'cos I didn't like school much
How did you start making music?
Kitchen linoleum
When was the last time you had a fight?
Never really had one
What's the weirdest thing that's ever happened to you?
That's a hard one . I will get back to you next update
Have you read or listened to anything decent recently?
Double Entendre. Thought the acoustic guitar was particularly luscious
How would you like to be remembered?
With affection I would hope
What is your favorite fast food joint?
Sunday markets at the Broome courthouse
Where do you buy your clothes?
Wherever. Wont spend too much on em
What celebrity, be it musician, actor, politician, whatever, would you really like to see tarred and feathered and made to just go away?
John Howard
Have you met any of your idols yet? Gotten any advice from the veterans?
Brett Lee. he reckons I should lengthen my runup
Finally, what question would you like to ask yourself?
Wanna beer mate?

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