Josh Pyke's Personal Things

If you like your songs smooth, melodic, but a little rough around the edges then you'll love Josh Pyke.

The Sydneysider's mini album, Feeding the Wolves, has seen a load of music critics falling over themselves to label this singer-sonmgwriter as the 'next big thing'.

But seriously, he's good. His folky melodies coupled with emotional lyrics that 'mean something' are similar to indie songsters like Evan Dando and Elliot Smith (if you haven't heard of these songwriters, go get their albums immediatetly!).

With his song 'Kids Don't Sell Their Hopes So Fast' going ballistic on radio stations like Triple J and the fact that he's always on the road, Josh still managed to find time to sit down with TV Hits to dispell a few myths about his private life!

Name: Josh Pyke

Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Sydney

You may know me because: My filmclips for Middle of the Hill and Memories and Dust (remember the baby chickens??)

My house is: Big, friendly, but a bit leaky sometimes.

The first thing I do every morning is: Wake up!

About my pets: my family has a great, mischievous dog called Scout.

I exercise: When I'm not on tour, by swimming laps and going to the beach.

Lately I've been surprised by: Just how tired jet lag really does make you.

The cereals in my cupboard are: Usually muesli, but at the moment the cupboards are bare!

Heaven on earth is: Being on a beach holiday with friends.

For dinner, I like to make: A mess in the kitchen! I love to make my own pasta, but the flour goes everywhere.

I'll eat sushi... Any chance i get.

My coolest article of clothing: Is probably my collection of suit jackets.

My most prized possession: My laptop

My TV screen is: Not usually turned on because I'm always on the road.

My favourite TV channel is: The one with Lost on it

My first financial splurge: Was studio recording gear.

Wackiest fan encounter: My fans are all very nice, no wacko's yet!

Before I die, I want to... Live a little.

Celebrity whom I'd ask for an autograph: Bill Murray.

Dream car: A Delorian, tripped out to be a time machine.

When I fly I have to have... An eye mask and earplugs, or else I can't sleep.

People would be surprised that I: Am actually 200 years old!

Book I'm reading: The God Delusion (by Richard Dawkins)

Magazines I subscribe to: Gourmet traveller

Favourite cartoon: Family Guy

The DVD release I was most excited about was: Dawn of the Dead

I can't start my day without: Waking up!

If I had to spend $10 at my favourite fast food joint, I'd order: Sushi

For more info on Josh Pyke, go to http://www.joshpyke.com/