A: When something breaks, the light gets let in. Some of the most amazing people in life have also suffered tremendously. It’s not victory that defines you, it’s how you respond to being knocked the fuck down. I admire heart.
Q: Wow, interesting. Have you suffered in your life?
A: Tremendously. I’ll leave it at that. But I know I wouldn’t be the man I am today if I hadn’t suffered.
Q: Wow, has suffering impacted your art?
A: Absolutely, yes. How could it not? After 30 years of working with music, I have found myself. Word Up is the manifestation of years of suffering, of playing shows when no one is there but you and the sound guy, and coming home and wanting to quit because you know you sound like shit. But I didn’t quit. I didn’t get some stupid job where that defines who I am. I stuck with it through the hard times and now I’ve flourished.
Q: How would you characterize Word Up? Why is it so defining?
A: Word Up is a kid on the back of the bus farting and busting up all the other kids. It’s the chance I always wanted to take. It’s that word you were so afraid to speak and never did while talking to someone. It’s like nothing I’ve ever done…but it’s the genius I always wanted to be…I always thought I could be.
Q: On a lighter note, what is your favorite food?
A: I must say, every Saturday night I grill New York Strip steaks. I’ve pretty much got it wired…so that they come out maybe medium…to medium rare…that’s how we like them. Served with baked potato covered with butter salt and pepper…
Q: Oh that sounds good…
A: By the way I’ve been watching a lot of that show from a while ago, “Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern”. I never really watched that show before when it was on, but man, that guy really gets into the grit of the strange food world…it’s not even strange food…like the other day they were cooking up squirrel and rabbit in Kentucky…and he was all sampling it…I would have tried that! It looked good!
Q: You’re maybe more adventuresome than I am. What else are you passionate about besides food and art?
A: Basketball. I’ve loved the Lakers all of my life. We have a shot to do well this year. Luka just joined us not too long ago, and we’re playing good defense. Marcus Smart might be the asskicker we need on the team - fuck yeah. I always hated that guy when he was with Boston, but now we got him and he plays with big time heart. We got a good record right now, but we need to be consistent. I could rattle on and on about it, but I’ll spare you and stop there.
Q: Yeah I can tell you’re just slightly into the Lakers
A: I’m obsessed with the Lakers!!
Q: Ok then, what else should we talk about?
A: I just want to say to all you brainwashed-ass motherfuckers out there…wake up!! Trump is the most evil piece of shit deranged, manipulative criminal who has ever existed since Hitler. If I’m offending you right now, I’m sorry but it’s too bad! Don’t be a sheep like the rest of the fucking nation right now…and follow the herd, believing whatever this asshole has to say. Wake up and think for yourselves!!!
Q: Thank you for that.
A: You’re welcome!
5/4/2026 Q&A
Q: Well hello there! It’s been a while since we’ve last spoken. How are you?
A: I’m doing good. A little tired tonight, but I’m ok.
Q: Long day?
A: Just didn’t sleep much last night.
Q: Gotcha. So, congratulations on your latest release, Mr. Butterfly. How do you feel about the way the project came out? Are you happy with the way it sounds?
A: Yes, ecstatic. But before we get into all of that, I just want to ask you something. Actually, it’s a riddle, and for everyone reading this right now, it’s for you too.
Q: Ok, fire away!
A: Ok, there’s a father and son driving down the highway. Boom! They get hit by a drunk driver. Ambulence comes and takes them to the same hospital, but they are put in different rooms. Doctor comes into the room with the boy and says, “I can’t work on this boy, he’s my son.” How is this possible?
Q: Uh, wait a minute, did the boy go to a different hospital than the father?
A: Hello! McFfy! SAME HOSPITAL.
Q: Oh, sorry, sorry, that’s right. Ummmmm, hmmmm, let me think here…..
A: Take all the time you need…..you’re only boring our readers to DEATH!
Q: Ok! Ok! The doctor is the son’s step father!
A: Errrrrrr! Wrongo! Try again!
Q: Oh man, I’m not sure….I give up!
A: Well, for those of you who have read this and know the answer, email me and let me know! Check the contact page for information.