What did we learn at the Q&A?

[RiC]

I got through the first 4 pages of this thread, and was very pleased to notice that the most talked about thing was my question: what's your favorite pizza. I find it amusing, that Brian Wilson comes here and answers a good bunch of great questions, a lot of people whine that he also told us his favorite pizza. What's the problem people, why some of you are so uptight?

I tried to come up with some mastermind question for Brian for the whole week. Thought about it every second. But when the last moments came, I realized that there's really not that much questions I'd really ask him, 'cause I don't know him, but in the other hand in some weird way I do know him. I knew he wouldn't answer questions like: what's the meaning of life, how do you really feel down deep about Dennis' death or where do I find cocaine, etc... Then I got the idea. Brian loves food, especially steaks. So I started wonder wether he likes pizza or not. I love pizza, it's my favorite food. So that's what I wanted, and could ask him. And I got to tell you, I'm extremely happy that he answered it. Got to be one of the best things ever happened to me.

Plus I'm very happy about the questions you others came up with also, found out very interesting stuff, thanks ya'll folks and Brian!

[Micha]

I thought there was cheese on every pizza.

[RiC]

I thought there was cheese on every pizza.

I love the fact that Brian likes the same pizza as my other idol, Kevin from Home Alone.

[guitarfool2002]

I thought there was cheese on every pizza.

The basic pizza and one close to my heart and tastebuds is the basic, old-fashioned, "pizza". Some places you need to order it as a "cheese pizza". Sauce, cheese, dough/crust...That's a real pizza. There have been so many variations since the advent of "California Pizza Kitchen", all kinds of these gourmet pies, "Buffalo Chicken Pizza", "Philly Cheesesteak Pizza", "White Pizza", "Dessert Pizza", etc...I never understood that. But, to each his own. You want pineapple and citrus with ham slices on your pie, go for it! But to me it just isn't a pizza.

Sauce (red sauce), cheese, crust...basic and perfect. Add some pepperoni, mushrooms, sausage, anchovies, peppers...all good. As long as the basics are underneath all of that.

But I've rarely if ever ordered anything but what we now know as "cheese pizza", the basic and the best. The kind where you pick up the slice, it kind of dips down and all the grease starts running off...not "crispy crust" or "deep dish" or any thing else, just a good, greasy slice of pizza.

See, this is what happens when I read these food questions around lunch time. I go off the rails.  

[Michael Edward Osbourne]

I thought there was cheese on every pizza.

You've never seen strips of sauce pizza at gas stations and truck stops? Very yummy actually...

[Theydon Bois]

Mohh, I hope there aren't any actual Italians reading this.

[mikeddonn]

[quote author=Cyncie link=topic=19801.msg496400#msg496400

Now, I do think it's a shame that questions submitted early probably weren't even seen. And, I did see at least one member bumping their post by editing in order to push it to the top. So, now that we know what the logistical problems are, we can begin to address them.

Does editing a topic really make it bumped up to the top of the page? If so, and if that was directed at me, that was not my intention but rather to edit out a followup question as per the instructions.
[/quote]

No it doesn't move it to the top of the page!  Don't worry, maybe it was aimed at me!  I edited my question several times before I was happy with it.

[ppk700]

I tried to come up with some mastermind question for Brian for the whole week. Thought about it every second. But when the last moments came, I realized that there's really not that much questions I'd really ask him, 'cause I don't know him, but in the other hand in some weird way I do know him. I knew he wouldn't answer questions like: what's the meaning of life, how do you really feel down deep about Dennis' death or where do I find cocaine, etc... Then I got the idea. Brian loves food, especially steaks. So I started wonder wether he likes pizza or not. I love pizza, it's my favorite food. So that's what I wanted, and could ask him. And I got to tell you, I'm extremely happy that he answered it. Got to be one of the best things ever happened to me.

  That certainly would have been an interesting one...

[shelter]

I thought there was cheese on every pizza.

I also thought there was tomato on every pizza. But I traveled through Thailand and Laos a few years ago, went to get pizza a few times and never got one with any tomato on it. Whenever I specifically asked for it, they usually just gave me a bottle of ketchup.

[ppk700]

I thought there was cheese on every pizza.

The basic pizza and one close to my heart and tastebuds is the basic, old-fashioned, "pizza". Some places you need to order it as a "cheese pizza". Sauce, cheese, dough/crust...That's a real pizza. There have been so many variations since the advent of "California Pizza Kitchen", all kinds of these gourmet pies, "Buffalo Chicken Pizza", "Philly Cheesesteak Pizza", "White Pizza", "Dessert Pizza", etc...I never understood that. But, to each his own. You want pineapple and citrus with ham slices on your pie, go for it! But to me it just isn't a pizza.

Sauce (red sauce), cheese, crust...basic and perfect. Add some pepperoni, mushrooms, sausage, anchovies, peppers...all good. As long as the basics are underneath all of that.

But I've rarely if ever ordered anything but what we now know as "cheese pizza", the basic and the best. The kind where you pick up the slice, it kind of dips down and all the grease starts running off...not "crispy crust" or "deep dish" or any thing else, just a good, greasy slice of pizza.

See, this is what happens when I read these food questions around lunch time. I go off the rails.  

I must wholeheartedly agree with you, but for one exception... pesto pizza. There are variations, such as the Margherita pizza, but the pesto pizza that I know is essentially the same as a standard cheese pizza, except instead of red sauce, pesto sauce is used. Not much need for toppings, although tomatoes and spinach compliment it quite well.

Sadly I just found out I'm lactose intolerant, so I can never eat pizza in the same way again 

[LostArt]

The basic pizza and one close to my heart and tastebuds is the basic, old-fashioned, "pizza". Some places you need to order it as a "cheese pizza". Sauce, cheese, dough/crust...That's a real pizza. There have been so many variations since the advent of "California Pizza Kitchen", all kinds of these gourmet pies, "Buffalo Chicken Pizza", "Philly Cheesesteak Pizza", "White Pizza", "Dessert Pizza", etc...I never understood that. But, to each his own. You want pineapple and citrus with ham slices on your pie, go for it! But to me it just isn't a pizza.

Sauce (red sauce), cheese, crust...basic and perfect. Add some pepperoni, mushrooms, sausage, anchovies, peppers...all good. As long as the basics are underneath all of that.

But I've rarely if ever ordered anything but what we now know as "cheese pizza", the basic and the best. The kind where you pick up the slice, it kind of dips down and all the grease starts running off...not "crispy crust" or "deep dish" or any thing else, just a good, greasy slice of pizza.

I agree with you completely about the white "pizza" and those California Pizza Kitchen things (which are actually made in Wisconsin about 10 minutes from my house).  They may be good, but it's not pizza.  I love a nice greasy slice of cheese and pepperoni, folded 'New York' style.  However, since I'm only three hours from the windy city, I do also enjoy a good Chicago style pie...cheese on the bottom, then the toppings, and the sauce on top of everything.  Delicious.  As good as it is, though, it's not really pizza either.  And Theydon Bois, everybody knows that pizza was invented in the good ol' USA.  

[Chocolate Shake Man]

I got through the first 4 pages of this thread, and was very pleased to notice that the most talked about thing was my question: what's your favorite pizza. I find it amusing, that Brian Wilson comes here and answers a good bunch of great questions, a lot of people whine that he also told us his favorite pizza. What's the problem people, why some of you are so uptight?

I tried to come up with some mastermind question for Brian for the whole week. Thought about it every second. But when the last moments came, I realized that there's really not that much questions I'd really ask him, 'cause I don't know him, but in the other hand in some weird way I do know him. I knew he wouldn't answer questions like: what's the meaning of life, how do you really feel down deep about Dennis' death or where do I find cocaine, etc... Then I got the idea. Brian loves food, especially steaks. So I started wonder wether he likes pizza or not. I love pizza, it's my favorite food. So that's what I wanted, and could ask him. And I got to tell you, I'm extremely happy that he answered it. Got to be one of the best things ever happened to me.

Plus I'm very happy about the questions you others came up with also, found out very interesting stuff, thanks ya'll folks and Brian!

I can't think of what could have been a better response to all of this. Well done!

I'll also add that the basic cheese pizza is my favourite. And it's also quite Italian.

[Peter Reum]

I really enjoyed the questions everyone asked, and found it interesting that Brian said Van Dyke was his favorite collaborator. This may have been a dig at Mike, but I liked that answer!

[bossaroo]

Van Dyke's response on twitter


Andrew Hickey, @hickeywriter:
Nice to see Brian Wilson say @thevandykeparks is his all-time favourite collaborator.

Van Dyke Parks, @thevandykeparks:
FLOORED!

[clack]

I really enjoyed the questions everyone asked, and found it interesting that Brian said Van Dyke was his favorite collaborator. This may have been a dig at Mike, but I liked that answer!

If he just wanted a dig at Mike, why not answer Joe Thomas or Scott Bennett, his most recent collaborators? I think he meant what he said.

[drbeachboy]

I thought there was cheese on every pizza.

The basic pizza and one close to my heart and tastebuds is the basic, old-fashioned, "pizza". Some places you need to order it as a "cheese pizza". Sauce, cheese, dough/crust...That's a real pizza. There have been so many variations since the advent of "California Pizza Kitchen", all kinds of these gourmet pies, "Buffalo Chicken Pizza", "Philly Cheesesteak Pizza", "White Pizza", "Dessert Pizza", etc...I never understood that. But, to each his own. You want pineapple and citrus with ham slices on your pie, go for it! But to me it just isn't a pizza.

Sauce (red sauce), cheese, crust...basic and perfect. Add some pepperoni, mushrooms, sausage, anchovies, peppers...all good. As long as the basics are underneath all of that.

But I've rarely if ever ordered anything but what we now know as "cheese pizza", the basic and the best. The kind where you pick up the slice, it kind of dips down and all the grease starts running off...not "crispy crust" or "deep dish" or any thing else, just a good, greasy slice of pizza.

See, this is what happens when I read these food questions around lunch time. I go off the rails. 

I can tell that you live(d) in Philly.

[Amy B.]

I knew he wouldn't answer questions like: what's the meaning of life, how do you really feel down deep about Dennis' death or where do I find cocaine, etc... Then I got the idea. Brian loves food, especially steaks. So I started wonder wether he likes pizza or not. I love pizza, it's my favorite food. So that's what I wanted, and could ask him. And I got to tell you, I'm extremely happy that he answered it. Got to be one of the best things ever happened to me.

Remember the interview where he was asked about his creative process and finished his answer with, "I like food. Creative food." The guy likes food, and he likes to talk about it. Not surprised that cheese pizza is his favorite. Did we really think he preferred artisanal artichoke, pineapple, and shitake mushroom pizza? He likes french fries, apple pie, steaks, and cheese pizza. Simple tastes.

[bossaroo]

Brian's been calling Van Dyke his favorite lyricist he ever worked with for 40 years. no surprise there.

[Heysaboda]

So, anybody up for a Q&A with Al??

 

[bossaroo]

now we're talkin!

[Chocolate Shake Man]

So, anybody up for a Q&A with Al??

I can't wait to ask him what his favourite tooth is.

[Heysaboda]

I thought Brian's answer to his favorite song on Love You (The Night Was So Young) was revelatory and if not revelatory, then still it was very very COOL.

Also, the fact that he's ever discussed TOURING with that album!  Whoa.

YEAH

The Q&A yesterday far exceed my expectations.  Lots of FUN and some VERY interesting nuggets to think about!

[ontor pertawst]

man, it would be a treat to hear that band tear into "Love You" one night with Al Jardine in the mix.

[smile-holland]

Hardly a shock that Brian chooses the easiest questions to answer...you have read Brian Wilson interviews before right? If most of those questions were at the top of the board flashing in huge text he still wouldn't answer them.

BTW I got my question in at 7.59 European time and it was deleted (not that it would have been answered anyway)  

Really? We did keep an eye on multiple posts, but as far as I can see you only posted once. Strange... no clue what happened there. (apart from the ss-board being a total madhouse at around that time)

[guitarfool2002]

Hardly a shock that Brian chooses the easiest questions to answer...you have read Brian Wilson interviews before right? If most of those questions were at the top of the board flashing in huge text he still wouldn't answer them.

BTW I got my question in at 7.59 European time and it was deleted (not that it would have been answered anyway)  

Really? We did keep an eye on multiple posts, but as far as I can see you only posted once. Strange... no clue what happened there. (apart from the ss-board being a total madhouse at around that time)

I can say 100% that not a single post was deleted at or after that time, for reasons I described on page 7. It just wasn't possible to delete any, so either there is a miscommunication or misunderstanding or something in the board. Because I laid out the reasons why none of those question topics could be deleted even if it were tried!