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On the Run:
An Exclusive One-on-One Interview with the Man Behind the Wheel that Likes to Turn and Turn and Turn Again

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As he evades law enforcement officers and loan sharks I now take the time to interview auto enthusiast -slash- wanted vehicular madman, Kazuhiro Suyushimamotorola and his life in the Fast Lane

KM: Now I'm going to ask you a series of questions and you shall answer them to the best of your abilities.
KM: are we on the understanding plain?

 

KAZU: Def.

 

KM: Great!
KM: So, motor enthusiast Kazuhiro Suyushimamotorola, how would you describe your lust for speed and frenzy on the roadway?

 

KAZU: I really enjoy going fast, as long it's safe of course.
KAZU: My lust is continuous and ever-growing.

 

KM: Well, you are not alone

 

KAZU: ... ...

 

KM: If you could use a monarchical classification defining you as ____ of the road, what would it be?

 

KAZU: Bishop.
KAZU: I like to prey on the younger, weaker cars.

 

KM: So what's more exciting? Steeling cars, or ingesting medication that doesn't belong to you.

 

KAZU: Stealing!
KAZU: It's safer!

 

KM: So would you also describe yourself as the Bishop of Safety?

 

KAZU: Yes, definitely.

 

KM: Well I'm glad that thats cleared up...
KM: If you could describe yourself and driving ability with alliteration, [such as Fast-Lane Frank, Merging Mary, Cut-Off Curtis, Influenced Ivan, et al] what would it be?

 

KAZU: Galloping garbage heap.

 

KM: Yes well, that shouldn't require any further elaboration.
KM: What's the scariest incident you've had involving syringes?

 

KAZU: Heroin.
KAZU: There I said it.

 

KM: You mean like Xena, warrior princess?

 

KAZU: Yeah.

 

KM: I read you loud and clear...

KM: So, do you incite small earthquakes with the woofing of your car radio at stoplights?

 

KAZU: History was just made up to fool the individual.

 

KM: I'll take that as a 'yes'.
KM: I have one final question for you.
KM: How many cars, buses, pedestrians, woodland creatures and sanitation workers have fallen victim to your driving habits thus far?

 

KAZU: Five Dozen.
KAZU: They were all buses.
KAZU: School buses.
KAZU: Elementary school buses.
KAZU: I enjoyed the experience greatly.

 

KM: Well sir, your country salutes you.
KM: I have but one more final question.
KM: What would be your immediate inclination if you discovered I had dissembled your roadster and reassembled it this morning atop a large jetliner headed for Kyoto Bay?

 

KAZU: Divine intervention.
KAZU: ...and Karma.

 

KM: Yes, both brilliant bands performing at Bumbershoot this year!

 

KAZU: Yes, well, my Emperor needs me.  Soyah..???>!>>&>>!>
 

Before the Tragedy:
An Exclusive One-on-One Interview with Dare-Devil/Pyromaniac Otto van Rocketman

Before the tragic flight of Germany's leading rocketperson, I had an opportunity to sit down with him and pry into his daring obsession.

KATHMAN: SO TELL US, Mister Van Rocketman, if that is your real name... how long have you been zooming around in the skies with this highly dangerous rocket of yours?


ROCKETMAN: Vell, since I came from ze old[e] country...


KATHMAN: My, that's no way to refer to Bellingham! 

 

ROCKETMAN: Ja, I did think so.

 

KATHMAN: And on an average day, how many birds/airships/commercial jetliners do you crash into (and vaporize into oblivion)?

 

ROCKETMAN:  Ah, vell it dee-pends on de season.

 

KATHMAN:  Well, let's say the DRY season...

 

ROCKETMAN:  Eh, about as many as jur standard 737.

 

KATHMAN: Yes, that is impressive. 

 

ROCKETMAN: I hit ze occasional superhero as vell.

 

KATHMAN:  Let's move on I s'pose...

 

ROCKETMAN: Okey zhen.

 

KATHMAN: Do you ever write obscene or antagonizing messages in the sky with your jet trail of industrial chemicals and noxious gases?

 

ROCKETMAN: Oh, vell mee-stakes have been made.

 

KATHMAN: Ha ha... yes, they have Mr. Rocketman.
KATHMAN: O
kay, this is a hypothetical situation...

 

ROCKETMAN: All right-ee.

 

KATHMAN: You have $100 a horse named 'Larry' being ridden by a midget also by the name of 'Larry'.

 

ROCKETMAN: Ja-huh...

 

KTAHMAN: As soon as the race begins, you realize Larry (the horse) not very good at running and may have lost the will to live.


KATHMAN: Do you 'A'...
KATHMAN: ...S
weep down from the sky, throw Larry (the midget) far, far away, grab Larry (the horse) and catapult him to victory with the afterburners...[?]
KATHMAN: O
r 'B'...
KATHMAN: ...T
hrow salt at the audience until they're blinded horribly. [?]

 

ROCKETMAN: Probabl-ee 'B', plus shooting de horse and selling him to ALPO for profit.

 

KATHMAN: Ah, you Germans never cease to amaze me. Poignant indeed.

 

ROCKETMAN: Zank yu...

 

KATHMAN: Okay, last question
KATHMAN:
I've taken your precious Jet Pack and am flying off to Hamburg!Whatever will you do...!

 

ROCKETMAN: Do jou know about ze V-2 in the garage?

 

KATHMAN: Ah... I see... Well in that case... VROOM.

 

ROCKETMAN: ...Zees interview ees over!

Before the Tragedy:
An Exclusive One-on-One Interview with Former Sandwich House Resident Atomic Manatee

Before the tragic demise of the Sandwich House, I had an opportunity to sit down with one of its residents and get the inside scoop on his delicious dwelling.

KATHMAN: Exactly how many types of bread comprise this monstrosity of a house?

ATOMIC MANATEE: It's just one type of bread; it's basically a normal sandwich.

KATHMAN: Very well.
KATHMAN: How many exits do you have available and what condiments are they made of?

ATOMIC MANATEE: There is three, made all out of mustard... sweet delicious honey mustard.

KATHMAN: Question the third...

MANATEE: Oh, this is the worst interview ever!

KATHMAN: Hey...don't you dare insult my journalism skills... just give it a chance you flabby sea-cow.

ATOMIC MANATEE: Oyee...lo siento.

KATHMAN: How many pacific manatees dwell inside?

ATOMIC MANATEE: I would say five last time I counted.

KATHMAN: Do you have a bread bowl swimming pool and if so is it full of chowder or pool water?

ATOMIC MANATEE: None.

KATHMAN: Liar.

ATOMIC MANATEE: ... ... ...

KATHMAN: Last question...

ATOMIC MANATEE: YES!
ATOMIC MANATEE: Then I shall be free of this interrogation of my house... sandwich house (begins cursing uncontrollably)

KATHMAN: What would do if I were to tell you that I was standing right outside your house right now looking through the window right at you while slowly eating my way inside?

ATOMIC MANATEE: Must get the mayo-hose and stop you from consuming my humble abode!
ATOMIC MANATEE: *Sprays mayo-hose on BRADD*

KATHMAN: BLAST YOU.

ATOMIC MANATEE: *BRADD is defeated*

KATHMAN: This interview is OVER.

ATOMIC MANATEE: Huzzah!

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Though no actual photos exist, Suyushimamotorola is believed to hold a striking resemblence to actress Gillian Anderson.

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