As a special Christmas treat, here’s an exclusive interview Holy Moly conducted with Brian Wilson earlier this year and then sort of forgot to publish. We spoke to Brian before the incredible news that he was to reunite with the Beach Boys for a 50^th anniversary world tour, so he doesn’t talk about that. But then, if we’d interviewed him as recently as last week he still would’ve said it wasn’t happening so you’ve lost nothing. Anyway, here’s a very short and sweet Q&A with a musical genius…

Hi Brian. Please could you tell us…

What’s your favourite word?

“Be." 

What’s your least favourite word?

“Fuck.”

What sound or noise do you love?

“Music.”

What sound or noise do you hate?

“The new generation's music. I don’t like it at all.”

What’s your favourite curse word?

“Shut up.”

What profession, other than your own, would you like to attempt?

“None.”

If heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive?

“Brian, you did a wonderful job making music. Now you’re gonna have two years off!”

What a guy.

www.brianwilson.com