1998 Interview

Do you think you’re good looking?
Sometimes I wish I was more vain. Most of the time I don't comb my hair, I don't shave and sometimes I don't even shower. If I was more vain I might look a whole lot better. I only shave for the cameras. It's not really my image. Squeaky clean isn't me, that's Joey.

Tell us about your bedroom
I sleep in a queen-sized bed and Ihave two pillows and a blanket. Sometimes I wear t-shirts and sometimes I don't - it depends on who I'm with. I always keep the windows open. I have a great mountain view. In the morning, it's nice to wake up, look out, and feel the breeze.

Still single, then?
Yeah, but hopefully the right woman will soon cross my path. Life's full of little twists. The girl of my dreams could be around the corner pr sitting at a table across from me in a restaurant. I sometimes get very lonely but I've had my heart broken a few times, so I'm taking things easy for a while until I find the right person.

Been out with many women?
Not recently, but i went out with a lot of girls in school. I definitely dated around. But i wasn't one of those guys who was a magnet for the girls. I had to work for it. Give us your favourite chat-up line I'm proud to say I've never used a chat-up line in my life. I think they're a total scam. You're either really bending the truth or telling a flat-out lie.

Who's no1 with you?
My mother is the most important thing in my life. I'm a mummy's boy and proud of it. Girlfriends come and go, but she's always there for me. All my drive and inspiration comes from my mum. Last year Ibought her a house, and that was the happiest moment of my life. I grew up in a small, rented apartment with no money. So when I gave the house to her she found it hard to accept. My aim was to make mum happy, but l never realised how happy it would make me. It made me feel good about myself and the life I'm leading.

What turns you on?
Speed is sexy. With some of the money Imade from friends, I bought a 1971 pantera car, which goes at more than 200mph. When I know I'm going to drive it I get that same excited feeling as when I know I'm going to be with a lover.

Do you enjoy fame?
The most amazing thing is that when Iwas broke and couldn't afford anything, nobody cared. But now that i have some money I get sent suits of clothes and ray-ban sends me dozens of pairs of glasses, all for free. Isn't that the craziest thing?

Who's your best friend?
Matthew perry gives me money to say it's him - but not enough. Seriously though, i go to different people for different things. David schwimmer has a good head for business, so if i want to run through a career problem, he's the one i'd talk to. Matthew's realty smart about relationships and how to handle sticky situations with people. Lisa's realty intelligent and incredibly funny - she does terrific imitations that crack us all up - and courteney's the big sister type who keeps us at in order. Jennifer's always so kind, she's an angel.

Ever been picked on?
Yeah. I was walking past a bar once and saw this great bike. But as I was kneeling down, checking it out, this guy came running out. He thought I was trying to steal it and he smashed me on the head with a bottle. Luckily, the blood didn't get in my eyes, so I could stilt fight. I only hit him three times, but I broke his nose, cheekbone and jaw.

Still leading a wild life?
Not any more. I'm 30 now and i'm getting to the end of my self destructive days. They came out of angst, which Idon't have now. I'll probably stop smoking, partying, and all that stuff in the next year or so. I've already cut way back. Really I'm a regular guy from a blue-collar background and my biggest hobbies are to fix my car, fix my bike and fix things around the house!

What's the dumbest thing you've done?
When Iwas 13 my cousin and i made a head-shaving pact. I had mine done first, but when he saw what a mess looked he tried to chicken out. But I made him sit down in the barber's chair and have his shaved, too.

Who's your hero?
Sean Connery as James Bond is the coolest. When I was kid, my dad had this affinity for James Bond, so it was always an event when a bond movie came out. We'd see it together - it was a great way for me and dad to be mates over this super spy guy with all these gadgets. James Bond has been my hero ever since.