Name: Dan Mangan
Band: Dan Mangan
Album: Nice, Nice, Very Nice
5 Questions:
1. Why did you name your album Nice, Nice, Very Nice?
My girlfriend when I was sixteen gave me a copy of Cat's Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut and he instantly became my favourite writer. The term "Nice, Nice, Very Nice" has been kicking around in my head since reading that novel all those years ago. He died a few years ago, so it was either time to pay tribute, or just rip him off - however you want to look at it.
2. What are you going to do with the money if you win?
Donate it to Fucked Up. Or at least buy Pink Eyes Abraham some Visine.
3. If you don't win who would you like to see win?
Conan O'Brien - everybody loves him. And he has the best "tweets".
4. What do you love about your album?
Mostly the performances by other people - I twisted a lot of arms. I like how it's an audio-photograph of my life and thoughts at the time when we recorded it.
5. What are you wearing to the Gala?
Whatever Grant Lawrence wears. He's a pretty sharp dresser. Then everyone will ask coyly, "What, did you guys PLAN this??" Oh how we'll laugh, and laugh. And laugh.
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