Travelling, Photography and Graphic Design being the main ones I guess...
In an ideal world I'd like to step back in time to when Max's Kansas City was at it's creative peak in the 60's & 70's, and to meet some of Mickey's regulars - I'd probably be having a chat with Mapplethorpe about a joint project we were planning together, whilst being waited on by Debbie Harry.I'd like to photograph more of my musical heroes and inspirations, and I'd like to assist James Bidgood on whatever his next project might be...
Rufus Wainwright, Antony & the Johnsons, Joan As Police Woman, Mika, Luke Toms, Patrick Wolf, CocoRosie, The Twin, Daniel Cartier, Tori Amos, David Bowie, Roxy Music, Scissor Sisters, Toyah ('Ophelias Shadow', 'Prostitute' and 'Velvet Lined Shell'), Jesus Loves You, Marc Almond, Lou Reed, T-Rex, Sarah Brightman, The Divine Comedy, Dead Can Dance, Kate Bush, Air, Cocteau Twins, Eddi Reader, Madonna (Come on... I'm a gay man, what do you expect?), Blondie, Laurie Anderson, Goldfrapp, Erasure, Angus & Julia Stone...
Pink Narcissus, Velvet Goldmine, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Eternal Sunshine for the Spotless Mind, Moulin Rouge, American Beauty, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Brokeback Mountain...
Six Feet Under (Claim to Fame: I recently met Alan Ball!)
I have recently enjoyed books by Armistead Maupin, Paul Burston, Gregory Maguire & Jake Arnott, among others...
James Bidgood, Robert Mapplethorpe, Andy Warhol, Candy Darling, Pierre et Giles, Bowie, Antony, Rufus Wainwright, Mr O'Dowd, David LaChappelle...