He can handle fronting up on national telly every week dressed like a goof in multi-coloured suits. Having an audience full of weirdos wave their shaggy dog toothbrushes at him, but can Don't Forget Your Toothbrush host Tim Ferguson handle coming clean with Smash Hits?
What's your fave bit about the show?
Oh, I really like working with the band, they're all really good. There's Farnsey, Barnsey and Noiseworks peoples. They're all rock 'n' roll stars in their own right. They're great fun to work with.
What attracted you to the show?
It's so hard, it's very demanding on everybody. It's like making a movie every week. Just the sheer amount of work involved and the sheer challenge I found vary exciting.
Do you watch Melrose Place?
Of course, doesn't everybody?
Who's your favourite character?
Oh I kinda like Alison, just because she's so pathetic, but she's got a great jaw. But you gotta start supporting Australian product though, Pauline. The Australian TV industry won't be here if you keep on watching American soaps!
Why do you wear such rubbish clothes on the show?
Oh I don't know. I kinda like colourful suits. If I didn't wear something that cost what the suits cost I wouldn't stand out. The whole set is quite colourful, but I wouldn't have thought the suit was rubbish at all.
Do you mind being called a sex symbol?
Hahahahaha! Um... who would? I can't see why? I'd rather be more than a symbol, but if I have to be a symbol - then what the hell!
Who would you most like to have a snog up with?
Don't tell me that the English word for having sex has turned up in Australia. "Snog" is such an English word. The English "Snog" then they "bonk" . They don't like the words "pashing" and "rooting". I refuse to answer that question on the simple basis that it's phrased in the incorrect language. You gotta stop using English terms for sexual activities. The English never have sex, so that's why they invent words like "bonk" and "snog".
What's the strangest request you've had from a fan?
Someone wanted me to sign his, erm...stump limb. He had an arm that had been severed at the elbow and he wanted me to sign what was left of his arm with a black texta. That was a fascinating moment that I will never forget.
What's the best chat up line you've heard?
Put these on!
Tell us a joke.
I miss my wife's cooking... whenever I can.
What three words best describe you?
Tall, dark and goofy.
Last time you had a good cry?
Erm... deary me.. I think it was Christmas time, I cried because I was very happy.
Which of your habits do people dislike about you?
My tardiness - I'm always late. I'm always trying to do two things at once.
Who's the most annoying person ever?
Um.. (thinks forever) erm.. oh! That Webster guy ( a short eighties sit-com star). I hate that little kid Webster. I hated him because he was exploited and he didn't care because he was getting paid for it. He's probably in Costa Rica now, being massaged by 15 massage specialists dressed in tight nurses uniforms.
