Axl Rose Speaks! (Or Types)

Axl Rose spent some time typing away on some GNR fan sites last night. A lot of time. I can't believe it. He was even all nice and shit. Axl answered tons of questions like 'why is he always late to shows' and how does he feel about Kanye West selling more albums than him. You know he didn't like that one. They also asked him about the Dr. Pepper! (He doesn't care that much.) Here's some of the ones I love:

Q: How come you always come on stage so late at gigs?

Axl: "I've been an after-midnight type since I was sneakin' out of my house in junior high. With old Guns, we preferred to go on 12:00 a.m. or so. When we moved to theaters etc., obviously that changes but it's never changed inside me. Doesn't matter what I do, so generally that's when I'm more myself. This isn't to mess with anyone that has an early schedule to keep, it's just personal preference. And in regard to the size venues, I'm on record as preferring whatever venues allow for our schedule, but management and promoters can do a lot in their own interests behind the scenes that can rarely be avoided and their greed or whatever leads to a lot of double talk and ugly behind nonsense that generally eventually ruins things for everyone. Translated: once a tour is scheduled, however, it's like parting the seas to change. As far as being late, I've been that way my whole life. It drove Izzy crazy but he would check himself and freely admit I was generally actually doing something that had to get done rather than watching basketball, etc."

Q: Just wondering what stops you from playing more guitar live?

Axl: "Skill."

Q: Axl, are you still thinking of suing Dr Pepper's ass?

Axl: "Sure, but the actions taken so far had nothing to do with me and I was taken off guard as I had specifically told our team, 'Who fucking cares?! Right now we have a record to deal with.' My feelings are after their public response. It was cute. Maybe the guy who got it rolling originally meant well, but it turned out sour and maybe it's just me, but he seems like maybe he wants a bit too much attention so..."

Q: What's up with the video for 'Better':

Axl: "The 'Better' music video will be out in a week or so. Monumental promotion will start very soon!"

And something about hanging out with his bandmates:

Axl: But as people get older, they have their own lives. The Stones aren't going bowling every Tuesday, etc.

Enjoy it, because you're probably not going to him from him for a while!