Okay, I know Warren Ellis isn’t a musician. He’s a writer. A way cool writer of comics, novels and the upcoming Castelvania movie (aww yeah!) Because Mr. Ellis is so groovy, I decided this was worth running here as I know he must have loads of musical-type fans.

Prolific, and with a personality that extends beyond the world of the make-believe, I’m a regular reader of Ellis’ blog, and in addition to his popular comic Black Summer, this week also marks his debut as author of the most excellent Astonishing X-Men series.

So without further ado, please enjoy Mr. E’s take on The LP Questionnaire.

Name: Warren Ellis
Pro Wrestling Name: Apparently it’s Smooth Jackal.

1. Pretend you’re 15. Name three songs you’d put on a mix tape for your girlfriend. God, 15… that makes it 1983. What did we have in 1983 that’d go on a romantic mixtape? Especially, you know, when you’re 15, it’s dark and cold all the time “Blue Monday,” New Order. “Never Never,” The Assembly. And… hell, this is tough, actually. “Red Red Wine"? The Banshees covering “Dear Prudence"? No: Dexy’s Midnight Runners doing “Come On Eileen.”

2. Which evil villain would make the best President? Hell, I don’t care. I live in England. Watching you actually choose an evil villain every four years is a great spectator sport for us out here in the rest of the world. Although we confess to some disappointment that Arnold Schwarzenegger won’t be running against Jesse Ventura in ‘08. What a cage match that would be.

3. What was your favorite cartoon as a child? I remember when I was very small, seven or eight years old, my favourite cartoon was this odd Japanese import called Marine Boy, that played all one summer on the morning TV.

4. What superpower do you wish you had? Teleportation. Without a doubt. Except maybe I’d like the power of Not Dying better.

5. What would the title of your autobiography be? I Am Not Finished, So Sod Off

Thanks so much for joining us for this edition of The LP Questionnaire. You can read other groovy LP?s here, if you like.

I heart Beast,
Ms. P

ps. I would have given a photo credit but could not find a shooter to go with the shot. Cute pic, though.