Interview by Ross Zietz
Hello there? What's up dude?
Hey man. There’s not much going on right now. It’s pretty late and I’m not even wearing any pants. It feels kinda sexy.
Gross. I forgot you are foreign. What is the worst/ most untrue british stereotype and why aren't there any dentists in the UK?
I think the worst British stereotype is the whole “bad food” thing. Our food is way nicer than your crap. P.S. Is it true that all Americans are fat, introvert, lazy gun-owners?
Yes... Did you go to school? Where and what for?
Yeah, I’m at Birmingham University studying English. I never really took any serious art classes because I always preferred design as a hobby. Looking back, though, I wish I had taken it a little more seriously. There are loads of things that I wish I could do better. Painting, for example. I really suck with traditional media.
Alabama... cool. It's not too late to take up painting. You are only 13... right?
No, dude. I am eigtheen and three quarters and probably taller than you.
Threadless Allstars
Usually I just sit around thinking up ideas, but my best ones always come in the shower.
Gross. Who or what inspires you? Who is your favorite artist?
My favourite artist is probably Roy Lichtenstein. He took the art community by the scruff of the neck and force-fed them comic books. He’s a hero.
What do you do to get past a creativity dry period?
I’d like to say that I walk away, calm down, and approach it with a cool head. In reality I just get angry and frustrated. Once, I actually stayed up until 6am just sketching complete crap.
Was it a self portrait. Burn! Point Ross.
Oh snap. Takes one to know one.
Yet We Survive
I didn’t want to get a real job.
Hah, no. I guess it’s ‘cause I’m never really happy unless I’m creating something.
How and when did you hear about threadless?
Years ago, from one of my art buddies – way back when all you got for winning was a cheque for $100 and a pat on the butt from Craig.
What is a cheque? Is it like a check? How do you spell acquire?
A cheque is a piece of paper that puts money in my account. I kinda figured you’d know what one was since you seem to keep sending them to me.
As for the whole “acquire” thing, why don’t you ask your proof reader?
Do you think that Threadless helps designers?
Yeah, definitely. You guys are pretty much paying my rent. But seriously, I wouldn’t be anywhere if it weren’t for Threadless. Having your work actively (and harshly) criticised is what makes you get better.
Walk Instead
Diamond encrusted hookers.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
I’d love to get in to writing or design. I’m not really bothered as long as I get to be creative.
What do you do if you really have to fart, but you are trapped in an elevator with a bunch of babes?
The sexiest thing a woman can do for a man is learn to love his gas.
Wrong. You Blame it on the dog, even if there is no dog.
What is this top secret project i hear you and I are working on about? Is it for real?
Which one, the meth lab or the forced labour camp?
Lightning Round... Answer fast... Like lightning... Go...
What is your favorite:
Cheese? Emmental.
Book? Catch 22
Movie? Shawshank Redemption
Song? Title Track – Death Cab for Cutie
Word? Globular
Color? Navy Blue
Television show? Lost
Side Order? Garlic Bread
Super hero? Spider-Man
Monster? Sasquatch
Drink? Vodka
Farm Animal Sound? Oink
Threadless shirt? Moby Was a Consumer
Threadless employee? Norman
Sport? Tennis
James Bond? Connery
Smell? Petrol
Website? BBC
Onomatopoeia(can't be a farm animal sound)? Splat
Thing from the past that glennz parodied? MacGyver
Thanks a lot man, any last words of wisdom you want to add?
Not really. Although I’d like to point out to the readers that I corrected or censored the many spelling and grammar mistakes, suspicious looking stains and threatening references to the Catholic church included in Ross’ original interview questions.
Thank you and good night!
Interview by Ross Zietz
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