Father John Misty: ‘Which living person do I most despise? Oh, he knows’

Born in Maryland, Josh Tillman (AKA Father John Misty), 41, moved to Seattle in 2002, the place he labored in a bakery and started to report music. In 2008, he turned drummer for Fleet Foxes and spent 4 years touring with the band whereas persevering with to work on solo materials. In 2012, he launched Concern Enjoyable, his first album beneath the identify Father John Misty. His second, I Love You, Honeybear, acquired important acclaim. In April, his newest album, Chloë and the Subsequent twentieth Century, entered the UK album charts at No 2. Subsequent yr he'll tour the UK. He's married and lives in Los Angeles.

When have been you happiest?
Every time it was, it’s probably I used to be really depressing, destitute and alone.

What's your biggest concern?
Getting thrown down a effectively.

What's your earliest reminiscence?
Not having fun with sleep coaching.

Which dwelling particular person do you most admire, and why?
Grace Zabriskie – her model; her woodworking.

What's the trait you most deplore in your self?
I bore myself continuously.

Except for a property, what’s the most costly factor you’ve purchased?
A rug.

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What's your most treasured possession?
My enamel.

Who would play you within the movie of your life?
I had a very candy dialog with my dad the place he instructed me he didn’t perceive what my life was like till he noticed A Star is Born. I went with it.

What makes you sad?
Very often I sit down to write down a music and uncover I've completely no ardour for writing songs.

What do you most dislike about your look?
Typically, I can’t consider my posture.

If you happen to might convey one thing extinct again to life, what would you select?
Duelling to the dying.

What's your most unappealing behavior?
Appearing distant and withdrawn, then asking my spouse if one thing’s fallacious. Additionally biting my nails, folding them in half and holding them in my pocket.

What scares you about getting older?
This more and more reasonable conception of what’s doable.

Which ebook are you ashamed to not have learn?
I don’t know the way many individuals I’ve instructed that, “Sure, I have learn that Ken Kesey ebook about Oregon and the logging household. It is superb …”

What did you wish to be whenever you have been rising up?
A mutant turtle ninja.

What's your guiltiest pleasure?
Sports activities radio.

Have you ever ever stated ‘I really like you’ with out that means it?
Typically reciprocating an “I really like you” with drunk acquaintances is an act of mercy. Nonetheless doesn’t really feel nice.

Which dwelling particular person do you most despise, and why?
Oh, he is aware of.

What did you dream about final evening?
I discovered a large reptile and was feeding it cereal.

What single factor would enhance the standard of your life?
A success.

What has been your closest brush with the legislation?
The primary time I ever touched a lady intimately was in a park after hours, ultimately within the highlight of a squad automobile. We have been frozen so lengthy the officer stated he thought we have been lifeless.

What's crucial lesson life has taught you?
Completely everyone seems to be winging it.

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